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FG05 WNV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to a b s unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to a b s unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear panels corroded tow bar mountings

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,073 miles

Offside Front lower bush deteriorating ( bottom arm )

drivers seat back has movement but still secure

front and rear discs corroded

oil leak

rear centre seatbelts not checked

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,491 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,609 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread nearside rear worn outside edge

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,287 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,388 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 27 May 2008 28,993 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 WNV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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