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CA54 YAK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 138,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f steering arm has very slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2015 138,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f steering arm has very slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,320 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and perished.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,320 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edges and perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,398 miles

All brake discs worn and nearside rear corroded.

Both headlamp beam images faint but present.

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

Offside front tyre perished.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 119,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake discs worn and nearside rear corroded.

Both headlamp beam images faint but present.

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

Offside front tyre perished.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,798 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offsid efront tyre perished on sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 104,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offsid efront tyre perished on sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,198 miles

BEST POSSIBLE CHECK OF N/S/R SEAT BELT AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

HAND BRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Fail 5 Jan 2012 89,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

BEST POSSIBLE CHECK OF N/S/R SEAT BELT AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

HAND BRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,365 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,796 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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CA54 YAK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA54 YAK, 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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CA54 YAK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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