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PK05 JZN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 JZN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,464 miles

215/70/16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to wear bars and perished strong advise ()

n/s/f tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

n/s/r tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

o/s/f tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

215/70/16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to wear bars and perished strong advise ()

n/s/f tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

n/s/r tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

o/s/f tyre perished and close to wear bars strong advise

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,354 miles

215/70r16

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

engine light on

offside front tyre perished

rear brake imblance 20%

Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,354 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

215/70r16

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine light on

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2014 53,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished and on wear bars

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle presented with internal headlight adjuster set on 2 = head light aim ok [REQUIRES BASIC SET UP]

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,454 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

airbag light on

front brake discs worn to excess

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,039 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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PK05 JZN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PK05 JZN, 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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PK05 JZN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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