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AF55 BKJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,307 mi
Last recorded171,307 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 171,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,588 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs effected corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi Level stop lamp has 2 LEDs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 99,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi Level stop lamp has 2 LEDs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,855 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,422 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on (soon to be a testable item)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 63,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on (soon to be a testable item)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,488 miles

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

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

air bag light on

long hand brake travel

osr tyre castlated on inner edge requires attn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,438 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

slight bulging to offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

slight bulging to offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,539 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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AF55 BKJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF55 BKJ, 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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AF55 BKJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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