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PL05 XLG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XLG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,080 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,857 miles

engin managment light on

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engin managment light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,374 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 XLG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 XLG registered?

PL05 XLG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is PL05 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 XLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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