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PK05 NWD

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 146,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2017 146,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,140 miles

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2016 138,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both rear lower suspension arm bushes have wear

Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,733 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arm bushes have wear

Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,180 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,471 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,889 miles

slight blow on front pipe flexi

Fail 7 Feb 2012 92,663 miles

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

slight blow on front pipe flexi

Pass 19 Mar 2011 81,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 81,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,345 miles

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

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)

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 NWD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK05 NWD, 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 PK05 NWD registered?

PK05 NWD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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