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PL05 UYR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UYR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,890 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 68,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 68,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 62,083 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 62,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,065 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 48,280 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 48,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,638 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 UYR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

PL05 UYR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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