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PK55 UEL

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,660 mi
Last recorded112,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,433 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,167 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 84,163 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Centre rear exhaust join in poor condition

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

Nearside rear light lense damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,329 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,552 miles

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

engine managent light on dash

Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/centre pipe join (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine management light on

rear tyres perished/cracking

wipers poor

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,508 miles

Engine covers and under-trays prevent full exam of some testable items

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange stud corroded through at rear of catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 22,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,195 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 UEL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PK55 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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