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LR55 PJO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,365 mi
Last recorded163,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PJO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 163,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 163,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 153,633 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 153,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 141,408 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 131,056 miles

Offside Front tyre inner egde worn

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

slight oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

Fail 16 May 2023 131,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner egde worn

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

slight oil leak from steering rack but not excessive

Pass 9 May 2022 119,555 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component central rack pinion leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal to differential leaking

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in poor condition and leaks apparent (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack leak but not excessive at this time (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 102,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 95,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,027 miles

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

power steering fluid weeping slightly from steering rack gaiters

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,349 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing,centre. (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,627 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,270 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,089 miles

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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,371 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake pads low. Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge strong advise

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,554 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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LR55 PJO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR55 PJO, 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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LR55 PJO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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