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FP05 SKN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 SKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 99,782 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 96,721 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,365 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside the drivers view, within the swept area less than a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 94,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside the drivers view, within the swept area less than a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,406 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,194 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heaverly lipped up

slight miss shape all 4 tyres 235/60 r16 100h

Pass 21 May 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 29,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 22,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,204 miles

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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 SKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol 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 SKN, 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 FP05 SKN registered?

FP05 SKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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