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PL05 VXG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,236 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 151,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 147,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,304 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 142,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,348 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 127,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,978 miles

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

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

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

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.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 122,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 110,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,072 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,862 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 VXG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

PL05 VXG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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