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FJ05 AGV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,080 mi
Last recorded147,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 AGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 147,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 137,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 121,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 121,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 114,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2012 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,890 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FJ05 AGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ05 AGV, 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 FJ05 AGV registered?

FJ05 AGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is FJ05 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 AGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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