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FE05 OZJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 155,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 155,127 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 151,213 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,213 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 143,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise to replace (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,829 miles

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

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

engine oil loss.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,222 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,222 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,174 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 OZJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

FE05 OZJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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