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AD54 FMA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,068 mi
Last recorded69,068 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to flexy pipe o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust system showing deterioration and rust on system and its joints

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 69,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe leading to flexy pipe o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system showing deterioration and rust on system and its joints

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear flanges (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 64,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear flanges (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,610 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipe ends slightly corroded

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

nearside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,682 miles

Both rear tyres crazed on sidewalls

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,755 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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AD54 FMA 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 85.7%.

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 AD54 FMA, 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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AD54 FMA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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