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FE05 GDA

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GDA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 119,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 113,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,389 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,387 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,521 miles

removed mascots from dash

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,521 miles

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

removed mascots from dash

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,215 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,489 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,679 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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FE05 GDA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE05 GDA, 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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FE05 GDA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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