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2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 URL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,563 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 96,044 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,958 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,955 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,166 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,606 miles

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

Front Discs lipped

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,666 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear centre seat belt buckel housing damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,751 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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FN05 URL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN05 URL, 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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FN05 URL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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