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PE05 BYN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BYN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 84,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,391 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,908 miles

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

under body very rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,908 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,738 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,738 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,273 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,963 miles

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

air bag light on

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag light on

offside wiper blade starting to smear

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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PE05 BYN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 PE05 BYN, 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 PE05 BYN registered?

PE05 BYN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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