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PJ05 VHD

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 VHD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 117,244 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 105,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cv boot appears secure but signs of grease weeping

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 96,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

advise slight movement in nearside steering rack.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding to pin worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding to pin worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

advise slight movement in nearside steering rack.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,154 miles

exhaust is corroded

slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front 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 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 19 May 2010 34,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,315 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2008 16,408 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 VHD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

PJ05 VHD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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