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PG05 GYN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,284 mi
Last recorded116,284 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 GYN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,284 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,592 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,349 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 80,379 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,551 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,805 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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PG05 GYN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG05 GYN, 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 PG05 GYN registered?

PG05 GYN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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