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FD05 CDE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,382 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,153 miles

timing belt history unknown

washers frozen at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2014 63,153 miles

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

timing belt history unknown

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on undertray

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,283 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

front tyres wearing on the outside treads.

oil around the nearside steering rack boot.

oil leak around the front axle area.

Pass 7 May 2010 38,902 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush becoming unbonded.

Fail 7 May 2010 38,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f lower arm bush becoming unbonded.

Pass 8 May 2009 31,906 miles

front discs badly worn.

front pads worn.

front wipers starting to smear.

Pass 9 May 2008 23,281 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 CDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

FD05 CDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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