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BU05 BXR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,605 mi
Last recorded149,605 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,605 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 149,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps image poor (need polishing)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 146,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear brake disc backplates rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 145,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail wrong size fitted rubbing rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper spring cup heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside slightly corroded

both front lower arms corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 144,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brakes tight

towbar mounting very rusty

underneath vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2021 144,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering all four mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brakes tight

towbar mounting very rusty

underneath vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty.

plastic headlight lenses slightly dull.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oily

rear subframe rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2018 133,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oily

rear subframe rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,357 miles

propshaft not fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 126,357 miles

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

propshaft not fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,338 miles

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

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

corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Fail 10 Nov 2016 117,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,550 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,309 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear wiper not working

Fail 19 Feb 2014 96,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear wiper not working

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,639 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,324 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,364 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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BU05 BXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU05 BXR, 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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BU05 BXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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