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PL05 FLD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,816 mi
Last recorded51,816 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 51,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,581 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted , advise atention

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,024 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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PL05 FLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL05 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

PL05 FLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is PL05 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 FLD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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