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DS05 BNY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 129,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,375 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake components

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly - outer edge

underside of vehicle covered in mud - obscuring some items

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,323 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (inner rack arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light lit (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake components

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly - outer edge

offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

underside of vehicle covered in mud - obscuring some items

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,504 miles

offside front brake disc back plate/dust gaurd . corroded,missing.

play in both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes. (knocking) recommend replacment

slight play in both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes

underside of vehicle covered with mud. obscuring full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm corroded. weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake disc back plate/dust gaurd . corroded,missing.

slight play in both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes

underside of vehicle covered with mud. obscuring full inspection of some items

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,457 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,488 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,487 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 83,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,733 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)

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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DS05 BNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 BNY, 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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DS05 BNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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