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PK55 DUJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,997 mi
Last recorded183,997 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 DUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 183,997 miles

underr body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,574 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 181,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassea rear sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 175,979 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 175,979 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened back stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened back stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,298 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/corroded/pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 135,293 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/corroded/pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,696 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,322 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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PK55 DUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 PK55 DUJ, 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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PK55 DUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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