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FA05 NWR

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,647 mi
Last recorded70,647 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

repair covered in underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2025 64,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,690 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE CONNECTION RUSTED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,257 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective all ex joints & fittings rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 62,257 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective all ex joints & fittings rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,205 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2020 60,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,201 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 59,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,287 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak g/box

Fail 10 May 2018 54,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak g/box

Pass 25 May 2017 50,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,904 miles

item removed from screen before test

Fail 27 May 2016 46,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt catch broken (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

item removed from screen before test

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,840 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,352 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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FA05 NWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA05 NWR, 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 FA05 NWR registered?

FA05 NWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FA05 NWR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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