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FG05 WNY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 108,705 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2024 103,088 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,417 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 23,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,548 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

FG05 WNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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