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PJ05 HWV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HWV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 88,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under body components surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,109 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,138 miles

both exhaust tips missing but exhaust still functions normaly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,203 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,200 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,814 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,702 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,610 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,339 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,937 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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PJ05 HWV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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