MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine lamp on
hand brake travel high
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine lamp on
hand brake travel high
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine lamp on
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine lamp on
engine lamp on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres going bald on edges
both front tyres going bald on edges
o/s front bottom suspension arm mount bush starting to debond but legal at test suggest change
oil dampness around power steering pipe to steering rack union no leaking seen at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front bottom suspension arm mount bush starting to debond but legal at test suggest change
oil dampness around power steering pipe to steering rack union no leaking seen at time of test
n/s front tyre tread getting low eg 2.4 mm legal limit 1.6 mm
rear wiper blade badly split
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s front tyre tread getting low eg 2.4 mm legal limit 1.6 mm
n/s o/s front brake pads on legal limit at test strongly suggest change now
rear wiper blade badly split
unable to check efficiency of front wiper blades no water reaching screen
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ05 HWS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ05 HWS, 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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PJ05 HWS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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