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GY55 PNN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PNN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 147,511 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 147,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely handbrake not releasing? (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,732 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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GY55 PNN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GY55 PNN, 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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GY55 PNN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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