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SA05 XBF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 98,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,349 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,060 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear 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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SA05 XBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SA05 XBF, 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 SA05 XBF registered?

SA05 XBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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