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PK55 DVZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 DVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o s r (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour n s f (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working o s r (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,176 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,351 miles

offside front lower wishbone arm front bush showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front lower wishbone arm front bush showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,380 miles

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

front subframe rear mounting bushes cracked and split

nearside front and offside front seatbelt storks outer plastic casings cracked

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 DVZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PK55 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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