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FP05 SKK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 SKK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 112,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Offside Rear bumper bracket corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 106,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,498 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 97,605 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 97,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation rise & fall (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear service brake efficiency low esp' o/s

Pass 7 May 2018 94,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 94,916 miles

Emissions not tested broken cat (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases neck of cat snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 92,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 92,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,125 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested baby seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2014 72,480 miles

EML lamp stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2014 72,480 miles

EML lamp stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,805 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn, advise

Pass 29 May 2012 53,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 May 2011 44,304 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted

Inner tread lifting slightly on both front tyres

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Tread lifting on the edges of both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2011 44,304 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted

Inner tread lifting slightly on both front tyres

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Tread lifting on the edges of both rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2010 36,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,284 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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FP05 SKK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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