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PE55 HMK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,699 mi
Last recorded122,699 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 HMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 114,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,005 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x3 (inner and outer chasis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,364 miles

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

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

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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PE55 HMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE55 HMK, 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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PE55 HMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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