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BK05 OEH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OEH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,883 miles

Front exhaust flexy braiding slight corrosion

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,789 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose to rear corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch lineer ( bumper insecure) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management light & airbag light on

Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management light & airbag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin few months remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 81,726 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet no fluid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides - lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 50% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,360 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,045 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 52,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,154 miles

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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BK05 OEH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK05 OEH, 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 BK05 OEH registered?

BK05 OEH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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