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GY55 PPZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 146,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all insecure (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,139 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate poor operation

engine covers under trays fitted

hand brake travle high

Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,604 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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