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PE55 UZB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,608 miles

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

Offside Front ARB link boot worn

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,170 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,160 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,271 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,149 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 UZB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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