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FG05 WNS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,972 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,533 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under body protection fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,533 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under body protection fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,912 miles

mil light on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 72,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r light cluster broken but not showing white light to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,050 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,594 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 42,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,842 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 WNS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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