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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning all the way (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
propshaft removed
rear diff bush splitting
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine MIL light on due to criteria not a testable item
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine MIL light on due to criteria not a testable item
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Welds covered in underseal
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear subframe mount repairs heat§villa covered in under seal including brake pipes
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear subframe mount repairs heat§villa covered in under seal including brake pipes
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear corrosion on rear bumper hangers
Rear heavy under seal on repairs including brake pipe
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bumper support hanger corroded.
Offside Rear bumper support hanger corroding
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pump nosy but power steering working
rear tow bar electric socket mounting corroded.
slight oil leak
under body corroding
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bumper support hanger corroded.
Offside Rear bumper support hanger corroding
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pump nosy but power steering working
rear tow bar electric socket mounting corroded.
slight oil leak
under body corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around anti-roll bar and sub-frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around anti-roll bar and sub-frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated indicating a malfunction
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear bumper hanger showing signs of corrosion/deterioration
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear bumper hanger showing signs of corrosion/deterioration
Offside Rear lamp unit has an ingress of moister
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrical socket mounting plate detreated but secure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot leaking grease
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp beam images getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper hanger deteriorated/corroded but not likely to fall off
Offside Rear Bumper hanger deteriorated/corroded but not likely to fall off
Tow bar electrical socked back plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp beam images getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper hanger deteriorated/corroded but not likely to fall off
Offside Rear Bumper hanger deteriorated/corroded but not likely to fall off
Tow bar electrical socked back plate deteriorating
Both front tyres wearing low 235/60/16
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both front tyres wearing low 235/60/16
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare tyre defective ()
engine management light on
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mil lamp on
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mil lamp on
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
near side front wiper split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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PK55 UEO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 UEO, 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 UEO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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