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BN55 YYM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,013 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 YYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN55 YYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 YYM?

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What year was BN55 YYM registered?

BN55 YYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BN55 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 YYM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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