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PE55 UYH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,301 mi
Last recorded168,301 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 UYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 168,301 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 168,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 160,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 160,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2025 160,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill nr suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 12 Feb 2024 151,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 145,343 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 136,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,390 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 109,390 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion both (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,006 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,360 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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PE55 UYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PE55 UYH, 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 PE55 UYH registered?

PE55 UYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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