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FL05 MBF

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 MBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 144,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,936 miles

sill covers

Pass 5 Apr 2016 129,449 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 129,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 121,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 103,658 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag light on

bonnet pull missing

engine management light on

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2012 103,658 miles

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

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

airbag light on

bonnet pull missing

engine management light on

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 95,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light

all brake pipes are covered in grease

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outter edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,637 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 84,637 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

n/s/front tyre has slight brake up.

rear tyres has slight brake up.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,551 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FL05 MBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL05 MBF registered?

FL05 MBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is FL05 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 MBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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