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KE55 PWL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,109 mi
Last recorded159,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 PWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 159,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 159,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 143,616 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At gasket/flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 125,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 115,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 108,887 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,681 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,552 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,553 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,389 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 51,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 40,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,665 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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KE55 PWL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE55 PWL, 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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KE55 PWL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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