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FE05 HVR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,311 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 78,311 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake has no reserve travel ( need adjustment or repair)

Fail 15 Jun 2019 72,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake has no reserve travel ( need adjustment or repair)

Pass 22 May 2018 67,859 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SEAT BELT NOT BEEN TESTED DUE TO THE CHILD SEAT

Pass 27 May 2017 61,882 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil on steering pipes

Fail 26 May 2017 61,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil on steering pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,678 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,520 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 38,520 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrsion on rear discs inner face.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,039 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,898 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 HVR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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