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BJ05 VXZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 135,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 122,490 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear subframe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 110,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 103,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 94,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2017 87,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,965 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,687 miles

Both rear tyres tread wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre low on tread

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,195 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 49,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,412 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 26,360 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,360 miles

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

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 VXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VXZ, 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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What year was BJ05 VXZ registered?

BJ05 VXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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