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FY05 RZX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,232 mi
Last recorded85,232 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,232 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,894 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 69,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,476 miles

front discs slightly corroding on inner faces

park brake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2010 36,476 miles

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

front discs slightly corroding on inner faces

park brake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,960 miles

parkbrake lever has some travel but not at maximum at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,082 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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FY05 RZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY05 RZX, 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 FY05 RZX registered?

FY05 RZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FY05 RZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 RZX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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