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BT05 WWY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WWY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 157,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 146,692 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 142,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 142,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 121,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,007 miles

advise front brake pads are approx 80% worn

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 WWY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWY, 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 BT05 WWY registered?

BT05 WWY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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