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FM05 EOK

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,317 mi
Last recorded130,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EOK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 130,317 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S AND N/S REAR ABOVE SUB FRAME . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 121,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,013 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Underside corrosion in places

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,214 miles

Play to n/s/f suspension arm front bush

Play to steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

botrh rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corrosion in

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,696 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Cracking to rear tyres

Front brake pads close to max wear

Play to front bush in n/s/f suspension arm

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,128 miles

play in front anti-roll bar links

wear on brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,966 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible joint showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Jun 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,554 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,499 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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FM05 EOK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM05 EOK, 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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FM05 EOK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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