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BT05 EVG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,425 mi
Last recorded191,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 191,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 181,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 173,224 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 163,790 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 163,785 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 157,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 149,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 149,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 137,990 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 137,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 125,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 114,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,905 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2011 69,905 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,694 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

nail in tread area of n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 46,261 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 35,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 35,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear 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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BT05 EVG 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 72.7%.

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 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 BT05 EVG, 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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BT05 EVG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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