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RE05 FSX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,470 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 136,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,349 miles

1/and a half litres of 5/30 oil added to perform test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 117,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2356016 (4.1.D.1b)

SPARE WHEEL DEFECTIVE 2356016

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,405 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake anti slip advise change

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,874 miles

outer edges of front tyres void of tread

Fail 31 Jan 2014 99,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer edges of front tyres void of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,844 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,950 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm tread across tyre

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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RE05 FSX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE05 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE05 FSX registered?

RE05 FSX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 FSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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