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FG05 EAF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,860 mi
Last recorded63,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 63,860 miles

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

subframe and suspension undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2026 63,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

subframe and suspension undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,549 miles

suspension and subframe undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,010 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy waxoil and on underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,061 miles

heavy waxoiled

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 49,622 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at limit (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,153 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,040 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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FG05 EAF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FG05 EAF, 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 FG05 EAF registered?

FG05 EAF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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