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YJ05 BZB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BZB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,317 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded [various] (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and wearing out

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet opening catch insecure

brake fluid below max

coil spring corroded various

under body corroded in places

under body tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,273 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn inner edge slighly. cords not exposed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust slight corroded

fuel pipes corroded

no reserve travel

oil leak under engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,167 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2X FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2X (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER BODY CORRODED IN PLACES

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2015 77,560 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,262 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,262 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,088 miles

exhaust slightly blowing from front flexi pipe

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,988 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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YJ05 BZB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ05 BZB, 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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YJ05 BZB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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