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FB05 GUJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,479 mi
Last recorded141,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2021 141,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 118,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,460 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,200 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 111,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 111,194 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight blow from back box

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight blow from back box

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,609 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,500 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,498 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,007 miles

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,680 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat, seatbelt partially checked.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,027 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,777 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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FB05 GUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB05 GUJ, 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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FB05 GUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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