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PN55 EPE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,940 mi
Last recorded135,940 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,940 miles

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,738 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lense damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,179 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,811 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,811 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,877 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,876 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,426 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,252 miles

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

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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PN55 EPE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PN55 EPE, 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 PN55 EPE registered?

PN55 EPE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PN55 EPE shows 18 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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