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PX05 GBY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 GBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,554 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Jun 2020 159,545 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Repair not a continues weld (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not supported

Nearside Rear rear lamp cluster damaged

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

Fail 23 May 2020 159,542 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount has fibre glass on chassis within 30 cm of mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 159,527 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,461 miles

Nearside Front Strut bearing stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 151,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut bearing stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,056 miles

parking brake lever has travel-oil leak-exhaust flexi deteriorated-x2 front tyres worn low-wishbone bushes perished-n/s inner steering arm has slight play-rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,757 miles

parking brake has slight travel-o/s/f link ha sslight play-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-front and rear brake pads worn low-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,580 miles

exhaust system corroded-rear discs wearing thin

pb travel-front pads worn low-oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,052 miles

parking brake slight travel, wipers slightly smearing, o/s wing mirror casing has slight movment, oil leak unable to check parts properly, balljoint boots and link boots perishing, brake pipes slight surface rust, rack slight play,

rear shockers slightly damp,

Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,555 miles

offside wing mirror cover loose

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 117,551 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

offside wing mirror cover loose

Fail 24 Jan 2013 107,887 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,887 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,936 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,936 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 70,327 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 70,327 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,655 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,794 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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PX05 GBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 GBY, 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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PX05 GBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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