MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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.
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.
exhaust is corroded
slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front exhaust bracket loose
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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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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PJ05 VHD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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