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PX55 GXY

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,415 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit,,,0.95 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 111,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit,,,0.95 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,473 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 103,473 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,501 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,856 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened lower rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,408 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,625 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,902 miles

Slight wear in front suspension wishbone front bushes & rear antiroll bar bushes. Slight wear nearside rear antiroll link.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,964 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs, front suspension wishbone front bushes & rear antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,216 miles

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

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone front bushes & front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,342 miles

Rear brake pads required soon (offside outer just within wear limits). Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone front bushes.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,023 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 GXY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX55 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

PX55 GXY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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