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163,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view
Both front tyres getting low on tread
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
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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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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