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PY05 EEN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 EEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 141,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,591 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 122,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,787 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,507 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,730 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 30,852 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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PY05 EEN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PY05 EEN, 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 PY05 EEN registered?

PY05 EEN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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