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ET05 FBA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,273 miles

EML is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Oil leak, but not excessive EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK(S) AROUND THE ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE, SILL / INNER WHEELARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,265 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEAR AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective NEAR AND OFFSIDE, MILKY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn HUB MOUNTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Oil leak, but not excessive EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK(S) AROUND THE ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE, SILL / INNER WHEELARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,823 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 104,823 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" and 16" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,378 miles

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

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

front and rear wipers smearing

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,260 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,662 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 FBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FBA, 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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What year was ET05 FBA registered?

ET05 FBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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