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PL05 XLD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,958 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,237 miles

Engine cover & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,767 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,229 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 XLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

PL05 XLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is PL05 XLD safe to buy?

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