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PX55 GBU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,693 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,634 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and slightly perishing

fuel pipes into tank corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,503 miles

Both rear tyres started cracking between tread and tread slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,614 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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PX55 GBU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PX55 GBU, 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 PX55 GBU registered?

PX55 GBU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is PX55 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX55 GBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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