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EX05 FFB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,160 mi
Last recorded116,160 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FFB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

multiple chips on screen

under body rear and suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2024 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

multiple chips on screen

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body rear and suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 111,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,670 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,676 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,542 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)

front brake discs and brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,310 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 FFB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FFB, 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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EX05 FFB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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