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FM05 UWU

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 110,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filling neck ()

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,282 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filling neck ()

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corrorded rear

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jul 2015 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to peel

nearside wiper blade split

slight damp on steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to peel

nearside wiper blade split

slight damp on steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in tread of n/s/rear tyre

cut across tread of o/s/front tyre not down to ply

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracks in tread of n/s/rear tyre

cut across tread of o/s/front tyre not down to ply

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,247 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,494 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front disc pads wearing low

offside front disc pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,134 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 UWU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UWU, 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 UWU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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