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PK05 XFP

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,182 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,253 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 104,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,609 miles

Bonet release device defective

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cracking, just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet just okay at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge check in 3-6 months (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge check in 3-6 months (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,729 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,244 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,498 miles

wir bag lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,984 miles

fuel leak on running

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,422 miles

slight fuel drip on running

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,009 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 XFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

PK05 XFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PK05 XFP safe to buy?

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