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FE05 ORT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ORT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,614 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

back box leak

Fail 17 Jan 2022 138,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

back box leak

Pass 28 Nov 2020 133,725 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level needs changing asap (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated needs changing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,530 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,134 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 114,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint, found during steering lock to lock inspection. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,458 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,147 miles

front brake discs badly worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ORT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ORT, 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 FE05 ORT registered?

FE05 ORT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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