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PK55 UEE

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UEE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bushes also heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bushes also heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 15 Feb 2021 79,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,740 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,212 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,786 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,063 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,559 miles

Front number plate has small crack on lower corner

Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,660 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 UEE 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 84.2%.

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 UEE, 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 PK55 UEE registered?

PK55 UEE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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