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AF05 JBX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,387 mi
Last recorded135,387 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 135,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 134,959 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb flashing and not illuminating the plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

both rear brake discs worn/scored

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust joints heavily corroded

front fog lamps not working

oil leak - rear of engine

rear wiper missing

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (235/60/16 100H) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (235/60/16 100H) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,521 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,838 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,586 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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AF05 JBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF05 JBX, 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 AF05 JBX registered?

AF05 JBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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