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BJ05 NXB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,864 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 134,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 122,127 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,696 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel tank dented

Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel tank dented

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,158 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,158 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 57,223 miles

spare tyre has exposed ply this tyre is illegal to use on the road

Fail 15 May 2008 57,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre has exposed ply this tyre is illegal to use on the road

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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BJ05 NXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 NXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ05 NXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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