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KD55 PGE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 PGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,952 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,944 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,980 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,980 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 23,180 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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KD55 PGE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KD55 PGE, 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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KD55 PGE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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