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BL05 KZZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 107,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,611 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 16,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,528 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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BL05 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BL05 KZZ, 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 BL05 KZZ registered?

BL05 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 KZZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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