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PX05 VZP

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VZP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,149 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

fuel filler pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt @ both sides upper boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt @ both sides upper boots (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing @ both sides (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,640 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,773 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,346 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,061 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,881 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

Fail 30 Aug 2010 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

rear anti rollbar saddle bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Jun 2009 43,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,903 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outside edge of tread

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outside edge of tread

rear wiper rubber split

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 VZP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 VZP, 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 PX05 VZP registered?

PX05 VZP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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