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FD05 GRU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,962 mi
Last recorded184,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 184,962 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 184,833 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 171,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 171,510 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested brake system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 155,502 miles

Front discs wearing/lipped

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

under trays fit

Fail 16 Jun 2018 155,502 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of steering/suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange gasket/flange badly deterioorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs wearing/lipped

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

under trays fit

Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2017 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,437 miles

front brake back plates corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 133,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake back plates corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 128,621 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,432 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,432 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,711 miles

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,452 miles

front discs and pads wearing.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 42,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GRU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FD05 GRU, 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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FD05 GRU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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