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FY05 XDS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,951 mi
Last recorded86,951 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XDS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 86,951 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,767 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 84,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 82,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 82,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 77,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,548 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 72,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 66,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 63,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 58,253 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 55,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,478 miles

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

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

srs light on

washers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,010 miles

advised offside and nearside rear brake pads show wear

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,170 miles

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

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

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 XDS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

FY05 XDS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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