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EX05 FDY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,235 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 68,235 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,352 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,413 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,413 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,711 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,126 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,150 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 47,144 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,209 miles

o/s track rod has play

Pass 21 May 2010 42,683 miles

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 21 May 2010 42,683 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,804 miles

Both front brake flexi's slightly twisted

Slight play in inner rack knuckle

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,809 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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EX05 FDY 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 80%.

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 EX05 FDY, 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 EX05 FDY registered?

EX05 FDY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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