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MD05 FEG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 FEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 85,006 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,502 miles

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

various suspension joints and bushes worn due to age

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,928 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seriously corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis section seriously corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear Belt buckle damaged but still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to Cat flexi pipe split and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section leak at retaining bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,072 miles

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

rear brakes rusting slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,927 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 23 Jul 2015 51,590 miles

front brake discs lipped and wearing thin

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,690 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 5 Jul 2012 34,812 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 18 Jul 2011 30,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,011 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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MD05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MD05 FEG, 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 MD05 FEG registered?

MD05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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