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FD05 AYA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,968 mi
Last recorded68,968 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 68,968 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gases (back box and centre section)

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

Pass 22 May 2018 66,988 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 May 2017 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 55,489 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 51,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 51,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,279 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,112 miles

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

slight bind on n/s front wheel

Pass 11 May 2010 35,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,238 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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FD05 AYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FD05 AYA, 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 FD05 AYA registered?

FD05 AYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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