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BL05 OCO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,867 mi
Last recorded36,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 36,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,652 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 OCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

BL05 OCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BL05 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 OCO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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