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DA55 FJX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,507 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits as per read out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing outer boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid component insecure tailgate lock seized and not securing tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision corrosion to rear anchor area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,311 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,311 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,226 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,218 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,007 miles

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,840 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,597 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,584 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,816 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 45,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,553 miles

front brake pads nearly on limit

both front tyres nearly on limit

slight play on nearside front wheel

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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DA55 FJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 DA55 FJX, 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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DA55 FJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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