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FG55 HBB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HBB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 57,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

suggest tracking

Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,109 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,295 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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FG55 HBB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FG55 HBB, 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 FG55 HBB registered?

FG55 HBB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FG55 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 HBB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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