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WF55 FDZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,457 mi
Last recorded103,457 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 69,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,883 miles

both front tyres worn and cuts in treads

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre worn to limits and has cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking hose from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn and cuts in treads

both number plate lamp lens faded

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f door mirror broken

n/s/r tyre worn to limits and has cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

rear wiper worn

washers need aligning

wiper blades worn and noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,282 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,353 miles

exhaust rusty [front flexi very rusty]

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty [front flexi very rusty]

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,953 miles

exhaust rusty at the front

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty at the front

rear washer inop

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,603 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,491 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2010 39,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,973 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 34,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,875 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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WF55 FDZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WF55 FDZ, 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 WF55 FDZ registered?

WF55 FDZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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