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BN55 YYD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,308 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 58,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,211 miles

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

fuel tank damage

Pass 1 May 2013 45,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,841 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,035 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,996 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,812 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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BN55 YYD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN55 YYD, 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 BN55 YYD registered?

BN55 YYD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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