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FG05 NMK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,131 mi
Last recorded112,131 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 98,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,037 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,522 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,577 miles

travel on parking brake not exsessive ok on mot

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,085 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,192 miles

bonnett release cable not connected to lever but opening and closing at test

n/s o/s front inner brake pads only just legal at test strongly suggest change now

o/s rear tyre nail in tread area possibly not repairable

rear wiper blade badly split

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,192 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

bonnett release cable not connected to lever but opening and closing at test

n/s o/s front inner brake pads only just legal at test strongly suggest change now

o/s rear tyre nail in tread area possibly not repairable

rear wiper blade badly split

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 NMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMK, 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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FG05 NMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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