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SV05 FXW

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 FXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 82,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 82,234 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

heavy corrosion to the underside

Pass 13 May 2020 80,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre one missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,627 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from inside mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre one missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,075 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slight leak

Rear discs inner back plates corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded

under floor corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slight leak

Rear discs inner back plates corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded

under floor corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear diff leaking from driveshaft seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,060 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Rear bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear diff leaking from driveshaft seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,941 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,941 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2014 42,926 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 22 May 2013 39,849 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 39,849 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 36,245 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 36,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 30,968 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2010 25,471 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,079 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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SV05 FXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV05 FXW, 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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SV05 FXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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