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PX05 WLJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,316 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,383 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 WLJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PX05 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

PX05 WLJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is PX05 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 WLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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