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K90 PLA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 PLA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,698 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,162 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,939 miles

nearside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,929 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

nearside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,078 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 67,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,598 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,388 miles

front discs

Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,387 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,139 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,139 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,775 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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K90 PLA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K90 PLA, 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 K90 PLA registered?

K90 PLA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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