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FG05 WNU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,528 miles

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,497 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle is dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,872 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 83,872 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 65,747 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 65,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 59,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 50,136 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 50,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,501 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,026 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 WNU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

FG05 WNU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 WNU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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