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DF05 BYU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,876 mi
Last recorded216,876 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 216,876 miles

Fuel tank looks damp but not leaking tank is nearly empty.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 216,876 miles

Fuel tank looks damp but not leaking tank is nearly empty.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 197,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 197,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member axle and suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet release cable not attached to release lever

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 182,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 165,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,882 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 150,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 136,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 118,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,567 miles

airbag light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,486 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,159 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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DF05 BYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF05 BYU, 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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DF05 BYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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