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SB05 BWK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,455 mi
Last recorded113,455 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 113,455 miles

clutch anti slip / rear diff seal / wiper arm

Fail 18 May 2021 113,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

clutch anti slip / rear diff seal / wiper arm

Pass 19 Jun 2020 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 92,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,920 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner shoulders

Fuel neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracked & perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres very worn on inner shoulders

Fuel neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracked & perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 63,634 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak around diff area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,624 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,624 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKED

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,531 miles

airbag light illuminated on dash.

handbrake lever nearing end of working travel.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,311 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,311 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB05 BWK, 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 SB05 BWK registered?

SB05 BWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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