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PF05 VGR

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VGR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 127,448 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 127,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,113 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,515 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2013 64,533 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edges

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edges

Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,963 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,963 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,505 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear centre seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,261 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,356 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 VGR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc 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 PF05 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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