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FG55 VRZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VRZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 160,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 152,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 140,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,926 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,160 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 75,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,907 miles

new discs and pads fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,173 miles

n/s/r tyre worn.

o/s/f tyre worn.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 25,173 miles

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

front discs worn.

n/s/r tyre worn.

nearside wiper split but still clearing.

o/s/f tyre worn.

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 VRZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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