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FP55 PXH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,691 mi
Last recorded150,691 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 PXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 150,691 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged torn in 2 places (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from joint to cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Front battery loose in tray, Clamp

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,038 miles

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

oil leaks

slight play in front wishbone bushes

various components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 131,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged half missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt buckle missing center rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 117,547 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 17 May 2016 117,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 23 May 2015 110,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 110,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,204 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,406 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,134 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)

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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FP55 PXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP55 PXH, 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 FP55 PXH registered?

FP55 PXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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