MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Underside slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Front brakes binding slightly
Handbrake slow to operate on offside
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from sump pan
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Front brakes binding slightly
Handbrake slow to operate on offside
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from sump pan
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Air bag warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Air bag warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Air bar warning light on
Centre cap missing from offside rear wheel
Inner braking surface of offside rear brake disc corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OSR tyre punctured
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PK55 VKW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 November 2005.
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