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PN55 FTJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,262 mi
Last recorded132,262 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 132,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 128,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,794 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc pitted

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,794 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer brake disc pitted

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 122,744 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,135 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,067 miles

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

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

cut in osf tyre cords not showing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,231 miles

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

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 FTJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FTJ, 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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PN55 FTJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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