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FE05 TVN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,290 mi
Last recorded25,290 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,290 miles

o/s front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 21,352 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front tyre sidewall scuffed & tread depth @ 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,352 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre sidewall scuffed & tread depth @ 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,016 miles

nail in osr tyre

nsf seat belt stalk plastic cover split

rear wiper split

slight cut osf tyre outer wall

slight cut osr tyre outer wall

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,062 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 TVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

FE05 TVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FE05 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 TVN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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