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PK05 RMY

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 RMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,197 miles

rear discs pitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 91,012 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,647 miles

nearside rear tyre has only 2mm on tread

Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

nearside rear light lens broken has sharpe edges

nearside rear tyre has only 2mm on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,475 miles

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

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

engine management light on all time

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,907 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 RMY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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