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BP05 DPU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,772 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 111,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,953 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 104,949 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,796 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,996 miles

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

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

engine has a misfire

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring the sills

Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine has a misfire

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring the sills

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,719 miles

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

slight edge on front discs

tracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,009 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,497 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Fail 16 Jul 2011 36,450 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,129 miles

Front 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.

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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BP05 DPU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP05 DPU, 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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BP05 DPU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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