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FV05 RYJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,326 miles

slight smear on wipers, o/s rubber split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,326 miles

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

slight smear on wipers, o/s rubber split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,948 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,305 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 RYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FV05 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 RYJ registered?

FV05 RYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FV05 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 RYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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