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BJ55 MYK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,955 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ55 MYK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ55 MYK, 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 BJ55 MYK registered?

BJ55 MYK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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