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X70 BHA

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 BHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 108,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,880 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 85,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached passenger side front wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,811 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,314 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,724 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush torn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,422 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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X70 BHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X70 BHA, 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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X70 BHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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