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BN05 UVA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,136 mi
Last recorded150,136 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 150,136 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 150,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 139,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,573 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,418 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,418 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,382 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,446 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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BN05 UVA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN05 UVA, 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 BN05 UVA registered?

BN05 UVA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is BN05 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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