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SL05 FBN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,408 mi
Last recorded106,408 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FBN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 106,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 101,035 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 101,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 97,901 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 97,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 92,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,398 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 front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat convertor flange (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe at offside lower suspension arm inner front securing bolt (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Inner differential oil seal leaking

Rear bumper lower brackets corroded and split

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 72,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil very low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,901 miles

advise front brake discs

advise rear shockers

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,899 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise front brake discs

advise rear shockers

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,005 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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SL05 FBN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SL05 FBN, 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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SL05 FBN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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