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PY05 NUC

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 NUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 111,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 111,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Front antiroll bar link rod boots perished

Offside Front antiroll bar link rod boots perished

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,157 miles

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

Offside Step damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,157 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Step damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 83,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 83,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,211 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 50,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,808 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 NUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PY05 NUC, 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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PY05 NUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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