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PN55 OFS

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 OFS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 83,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,654 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,658 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,131 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,960 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,850 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OFS 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 84.6%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

PN55 OFS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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