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PE55 UZA

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 78,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,279 miles

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

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

bonding starting to deteriorate on o/s front suspension arm bush

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorating

reverse lamp not working

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorating

reverse lamp not working

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,128 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,400 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,423 miles

centre seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,514 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,082 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 UZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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