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FM55 LOF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,918 mi
Last recorded107,918 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LOF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 107,917 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,563 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,652 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,272 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,510 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

O/s/f track rod end ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded on friction surface

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint, see exhaust advisory as well (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint from catalytic converter to rear section (7.1.2)

N/s wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

O/s/f track rod end ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded on friction surface

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,527 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,324 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 53,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,666 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,449 miles

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

abnormal noise from rear brakes.

handbrake low effort.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,441 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,966 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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FM55 LOF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM55 LOF, 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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FM55 LOF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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