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CV55 FJN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 FJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,786 miles

Engine oil level very high

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 129,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine oil level very high

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f inner steering arms

Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f inner steering arms worn

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,600 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,270 miles

Front both tyres becoming low on tread ; worn on inner edge ; o/s out of shape on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage o/s component ; becoming excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 79,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres becoming low on tread ; worn on inner edge ; o/s out of shape on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage o/s component ; becoming excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,353 miles

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

slight weep from power steering hose

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,951 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 59,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,771 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light staying on

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,128 miles

maximum wear and pitting to both front brake discs

plastic covering both outer sill panels

wear and pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 36,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,393 miles

Offside 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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CV55 FJN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV55 FJN, 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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CV55 FJN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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