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BX05 CWZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking to tread(tyres 8yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking to tread(tyres 8yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,990 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,070 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi poor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,068 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing clutch padel (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi poor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,068 miles

Flexi exhaust poor

Slight oil leak

Slight weap O/S/F track rod end dustcover

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Flexi exhaust poor

Slight oil leak

Slight weap O/S/F track rod end dustcover

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,516 miles

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,516 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 61,755 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,526 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,526 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)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres deterioated

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,760 miles

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 32,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,023 miles

advise off side front tyre low and worn on outter edge

advise screw in near side rear tyre

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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BX05 CWZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX05 CWZ, 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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BX05 CWZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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