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ET05 FAM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 106,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,112 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 106,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,502 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,030 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,827 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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ET05 FAM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET05 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 FAM registered?

ET05 FAM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is ET05 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 FAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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