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SB05 BWC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BWC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 104,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,449 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leaking at joints (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened fouling on inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system very corroded at all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,530 miles

battery light staying on

nearside rear inner drive shaft, diff seal leaking oil

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,529 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment offside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

battery light staying on

nearside rear inner drive shaft, diff seal leaking oil

Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,472 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lights (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,651 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 84,246 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 70,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 70,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 53,325 miles

offside wiper blade slightly torn at ends

Pass 20 May 2010 36,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 36,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 31,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 31,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SB05 BWC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB05 BWC, 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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SB05 BWC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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