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CE05 FCM

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,415 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,024 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,984 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2022 61,984 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,289 miles

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

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

some rust in underbody and discs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,688 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,866 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED AND BADLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED AND WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,427 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S & O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

N/S REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,022 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE JOINT VERY RUSTY

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE JOINT VERY RUSTY

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,488 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTSIDE EDGE

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,600 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR ON INSIDE FACE

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES

PLASTIC SIDE STEPS FITTED

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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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CE05 FCM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE05 FCM, 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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CE05 FCM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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