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FM05 OBH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,544 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,413 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,522 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 OBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

FM05 OBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is FM05 OBH safe to buy?

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