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VO05 FGV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,525 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,531 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking between tread

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,524 miles

front brake pads low

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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VO05 FGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO05 FGV, 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 VO05 FGV registered?

VO05 FGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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