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DY05 PXC

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,645 mi
Last recorded138,645 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,915 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2020 132,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect in wronge (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,983 miles

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

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

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

Upper Oil leak ()

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,380 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

sportage being use as van seat belts not in use at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,379 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

sportage being use as van seat belts not in use at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil springs corroded !!!

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine & gearboxs

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

tow ball not fitted !!!

Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,421 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres close to wear limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 86,761 miles

All brake discs worn and front pads wearing low

Both front anti roll bar linkages and lower ball joint dust covers worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coil springs complete

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and hangers corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside of front sub frame rear bush has slight play

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe/hose from pump and pump are wet with oil but no leaks found

Rear tyres close to legal limits

Suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat and under tray

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,884 miles

tow bar eles bent ????

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,964 miles

both front tyres are close to legal limit

brake discs slightly pitted and worn

coil springs complete

handbrake slight travel

power steering pump and pipe/hose from pump are slightly wet (no leaks found)

steering rack arms little play

suspesnion arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,238 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,557 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,133 miles

offside front wiper blade split/nearside rear tyre low on tread on inside edge

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm

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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DY05 PXC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY05 PXC, 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 DY05 PXC registered?

DY05 PXC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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