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FP05 SGZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 SGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2024 79,333 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30 cm of subframe & antiroll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 71,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes starting to unbound

Fail 20 May 2022 69,144 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes starting to unbound

Pass 18 May 2021 67,512 miles

rear subframe corroded and weak

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 May 2020 65,026 miles

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 May 2019 62,458 miles

all tyres perrished

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2018 60,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 54,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 51,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 51,705 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 47,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 47,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 43,168 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 38,674 miles
Fail 7 May 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

clutch soft.

Pass 15 May 2010 33,054 miles

front tyres wearing low outer edges

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 May 2009 26,811 miles

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

engine missfire

front brake discs worn.

front brake pads appear to be worn close to the min.thickness of 1.5mm.recommend attention in the near future.

Fail 3 May 2008 21,456 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid level in resovoir low

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 May 2008 21,456 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid level in resovoir low

rear wiper blade is split

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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FP05 SGZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP05 SGZ, 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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FP05 SGZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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