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YF54 PJX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 PJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,269 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 91,269 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,943 miles

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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YF54 PJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF54 PJX, 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 YF54 PJX registered?

YF54 PJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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