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M2 FWR

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2024 87,804 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 79,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,032 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 70,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,844 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,657 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,558 miles

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,708 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,013 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 13,973 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low 235/60/16h

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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M2 FWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M2 FWR, 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 M2 FWR registered?

M2 FWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is M2 FWR safe to buy?

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