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BG55 PDX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,876 mi
Last recorded100,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PDX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,876 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 86,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,311 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 64,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 64,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,189 miles

advise front pads worn very low

Pass 24 May 2013 25,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brakepipes plastic coated

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly split

mainfeed brakepipe partially covered by plastic trim

power steering pipe damp

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,560 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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BG55 PDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG55 PDX, 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 BG55 PDX registered?

BG55 PDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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