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PF05 MWM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 MWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 103,686 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,586 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,218 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,441 miles

Fuel tank corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 81,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 81,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 75,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit, worn on edges.

Fail 10 May 2018 75,330 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe above rear differential. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit, worn on edges.

Pass 17 May 2017 68,323 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wishbone front bushes deteriorate (movement not excessive).

Power steering pipe has a minor leak near steering rack.

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,691 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn and insecure.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wishbone front bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

N/s rear tyre wearing thin.

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear centre seat belt buckle outer casing broken (still functions correctly).

Fail 26 Nov 2015 57,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber worn and insecure.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wishbone front bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

N/s rear tyre wearing thin.

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear centre seat belt buckle outer casing broken (still functions correctly).

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,698 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wishbone front bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

O/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated and has a minor leak.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wishbone front bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

O/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,942 miles

Front brtake discs worn (not excessively)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 47,942 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brtake discs worn (not excessively)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,686 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault.

Front brake discs worn (not excessively)

Fail 6 May 2011 33,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 21,676 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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PF05 MWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PF05 MWM, 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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PF05 MWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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