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FV55 FKZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,806 mi
Last recorded154,806 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 151,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 151,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 151,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing inner edges 235 60 16

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,785 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,833 miles

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

both rear arms have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,821 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,841 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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FV55 FKZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV55 FKZ, 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 FV55 FKZ registered?

FV55 FKZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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