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FP55 XTW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,051 mi
Last recorded138,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XTW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 138,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear suspension arms slight corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,495 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,074 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,717 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,752 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,262 miles

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,262 miles

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,849 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 16,929 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,318 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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FP55 XTW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP55 XTW, 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 FP55 XTW registered?

FP55 XTW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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