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PX05 PUK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 PUK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 72,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 58,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2011 51,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 51,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2010 45,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 30,749 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 30,749 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear 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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PX05 PUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PUK, 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 PX05 PUK registered?

PX05 PUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is PX05 PUK safe to buy?

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