MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BJ05 VXZ safe to buy?
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