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PE55 UZM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 129,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,119 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 123,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,620 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside number plate bulb inop

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,918 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 104,917 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,839 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,393 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 Dec 2016 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,317 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,050 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,744 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,803 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 30,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UZM 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 66.7%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

PE55 UZM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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