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FV05 HBN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,030 mi
Last recorded111,030 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HBN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,848 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front bottom ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,299 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,927 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,911 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 35,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 22,764 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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FV05 HBN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FV05 HBN, 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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FV05 HBN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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