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FY05 XBL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,221 mi
Last recorded195,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 195,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 185,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 163,678 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 163,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,921 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 101,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,609 miles

Oil leak

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)

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

exhust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,772 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,772 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,416 miles

oil leak, possibly gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,236 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 XBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBL, 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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FY05 XBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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