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BL05 YDE

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,865 mi
Last recorded136,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 136,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 135,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 131,831 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 126,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 126,269 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,443 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body surface corrossion

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,608 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides bumper brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 121,608 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides bumper brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,396 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 120,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,688 miles

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front antiroll bar link cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear screen wiper not working

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2019 115,137 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front antiroll bar link cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear screen wiper not working

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,468 miles

front brakes performance slight imbalance-24%

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

nearside rear antiroll bar slight movement

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and outer edge worn low

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

rear screen wiper not working and blade rubber split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,915 miles

ball joint covers poor

rear discs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2017 91,764 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ball joint covers poor

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,452 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,714 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,491 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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BL05 YDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL05 YDE, 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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BL05 YDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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