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PV55 BMY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,355 mi
Last recorded164,355 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 BMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2020 164,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear undersills getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,381 miles

small hole nearside rear chassis rail near rear tie bar mounting point

some play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,484 miles

All four tyres close too legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,349 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushs splitting

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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PV55 BMY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PV55 BMY, 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 PV55 BMY registered?

PV55 BMY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is PV55 BMY safe to buy?

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