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FM55 OPW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OPW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 105,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,226 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,367 miles

Front exhauste shield slighty loose insercure

Nearside Front washer jet low effort

Offside 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,669 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,290 miles

nearside front offside front and nearside rear and offside rear tyres all showing signs of wear on outer edges of tread

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 OPW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPW, 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 FM55 OPW registered?

FM55 OPW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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