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PE55 UYP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 UYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,644 miles

Front Flexi Pipe In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 121,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded/heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

EML light illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places. Undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and inner wheel arches corroded/waxoiled in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded/heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

EML light illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places. Undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and inner wheel arches corroded/waxoiled in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded/heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

EML light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to back box joint heavily corroded. Slight blow. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places. Undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and inner wheel arches corroded/waxoiled in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 106,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OUTER EDGE. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2019 102,283 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush started to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 102,255 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush started to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

sill cover and und body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,281 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 86,232 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 77,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,146 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 UYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UYP, 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 UYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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