MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Exhaust corroded in places
Front brake back plates corroded
Nearside front track rod end slight play
Underside corrosion in places
Play to n/s/f suspension arm front bush
Play to steering rack
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
botrh rear tyres cracked in tread
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
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
play in front anti-roll bar links
wear on brake pads
exhaust front pipe flexible joint showing signs of wear
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FM05 EOK registered?
FM05 EOK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is FM05 EOK safe to buy?
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