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PX05 ZZU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,718 miles

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 104,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

COOLANT LOW

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,083 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,081 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,603 miles

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASE DETERIORATED

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 POLISH (1.7.5a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.2.C.1c)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,873 miles

Centre Rear SMALL SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING DAMAGED

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear LIGHTS LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 REVERSE LIGHTS STUCK ON*

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,262 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,887 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 39,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,460 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 ZZU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

PX05 ZZU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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