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DF54 FHO

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm front bushes worn and in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,023 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

front sub frame mounting bush deteriorated n/s.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,981 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

front sub frame mounting bush deteriorated n/s.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 48,600 miles

Front registration plate slightly delaminated

Imbalance on front brakes;wear to both discs

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

Off side front tyre worn uneven ;alignment obviously incorrect.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,887 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,492 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,249 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,235 miles

front brake pads low recomend replacement

rear bumper damaged just passable recomend attention

Fail 29 Nov 2008 19,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake pads low recomend replacement

rear bumper damaged just passable recomend attention

Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,331 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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DF54 FHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF54 FHO, 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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DF54 FHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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