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FG05 ZWW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,286 mi
Last recorded57,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 57,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 54,550 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,254 miles

Offside front anti roll bar bridge mounting worn slightly.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 54,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front anti roll bar bridge mounting worn slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,502 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 51,500 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split off ( Rec)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,106 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level now topped up (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level now topped up (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,519 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,653 miles

fitted number plates over old ones

Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,035 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight de-flated

Fail 2 Apr 2010 24,017 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight de-flated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,819 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 ZWW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

FG05 ZWW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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