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FM05 ZTV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 75,328 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing into inner wing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (inflated as required) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,621 miles

underside suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,621 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

underside suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear potential sticking caliper due too excessive wear on brake pads, PASSED brake test

prop shaft has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,397 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,356 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,771 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,148 miles

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,894 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 ZTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

FM05 ZTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FM05 ZTV safe to buy?

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