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FD05 XPS

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XPS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 55,506 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 55,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 54,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 54,558 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 49,708 miles

Front both front inner steering rack arms slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,682 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 33,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 33,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 33,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 33,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 32,515 miles

Nearside wiper split

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

Offside wiper slightly smeary

Oil leak

P.A.S.rack damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,911 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 XPS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD05 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FD05 XPS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is FD05 XPS safe to buy?

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