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DK05 YVC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,140 mi
Last recorded122,140 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,140 miles

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

nearside and offside side lamps dim

offside front top strut mount starting to seperate

Fail 16 Feb 2017 122,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside side lamps dim

offside front top strut mount starting to seperate

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,464 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,231 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,817 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 88,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2013 79,940 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,392 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)

air bag light on

engine manegment light on

Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine manegment light on

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,725 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,613 miles

air bag light on

plastic seat belt trim brocken

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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DK05 YVC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK05 YVC, 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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DK05 YVC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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