MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Axle fractured Near side front (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured Near side rear (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured Offside front (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured Offside rear (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight exhaust blow front pipe
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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PJ05 GXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 PJ05 GXW, 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 PJ05 GXW registered?
PJ05 GXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2005.
Is PJ05 GXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for PJ05 GXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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