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PX55 GWD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,019 mi
Last recorded123,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 123,019 miles

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2017 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 85,801 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,587 miles

AIRBAG light on dash

All exhaust joins corroded

EML on dash

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but not likely to fail

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but not likely to fail

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

all pads and discs around 50% worn

Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

all pads and discs around 50% worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,981 miles

Offside Front 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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PX55 GWD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX55 GWD, 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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PX55 GWD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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