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PE55 KZO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,833 miles

Emissions not tested mAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 86,397 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,382 miles

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

handbrake travel high

nsr tyre wearing off outer edge

small split in osf outer cv boot

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,378 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing corossion ridges inner sides at edges

handbrake travel high

nsr tyre wearing off outer edge

small split in osf outer cv boot

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,027 miles

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre wearing off outer edge

power steering pipe at osf weeping oil

Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

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

engine management warning lamp staying on

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre wearing off outer edge

power steering pipe at osf weeping oil

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,951 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,917 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,838 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,838 miles

Nearside 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 KZO 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 65%.

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 KZO, 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 KZO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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