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FG55 TZX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 162,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 162,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 149,617 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing stalk ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 149,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing stalk ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake pedal spongey and little reserve travel

Fail 2 Mar 2022 134,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

service brake pedal spongey and little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,973 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 r 16 100 h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm has heavy corrosion

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 128,973 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 r 16 100 h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm has heavy corrosion

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 126,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link !!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush !!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link !!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,788 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,103 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Oct 2012 55,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,317 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,423 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 FG55 TZX, 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 TZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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