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FG55 EOH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EOH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,105 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,076 miles

N/S headlight beam pattern poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,076 miles

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

N/S headlight beam pattern poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs worn low.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,381 miles

front brake discs worn,pads possibly wearing low.

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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FG55 EOH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG55 EOH, 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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FG55 EOH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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