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PL05 FLC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,228 mi
Last recorded93,228 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM + UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limitations (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2MM WORN THIN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs rusty

rear tyres only just clearing suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,016 miles

STRONG ADVISE - both front wishbone front bush's unbonded 100% around sleeve (dose not have excessive movment at present)

STRONG ADVISE - handbrake has very little reserve travel left, handbrake also noisy when operated

accident damage to drivers door and surrounding area, affecting o/s rear door operation

accident damage to n/s rear door and rear arch area, small trim slightl;y insecure

exhaust system corroding more heavily around joints and mounting brackets

front number plate cracked

small stone chip in zone 'A'

wipers smear screen

Fail 22 Aug 2013 74,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

STRONG ADVISE - both front wishbone front bush's unbonded 100% around sleeve (dose not have excessive movment at present)

STRONG ADVISE - handbrake has very little reserve travel left, handbrake also noisy when operated

accident damage to drivers door and surrounding area, affecting o/s rear door operation

accident damage to n/s rear door and rear arch area, small trim slightl;y insecure

exhaust system corroding more heavily around joints and mounting brackets

front number plate cracked

small stone chip in zone 'A'

wipers smear screen

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,738 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,657 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,027 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PL05 FLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PL05 FLC, 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 PL05 FLC registered?

PL05 FLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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