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DK05 YVP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced alongside nearside rear antiroll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap heavily corrodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 110,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap corrodded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap corrodded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,138 miles

rear belts could not be checked as seats were down

Fail 21 Jun 2018 101,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear belts could not be checked as seats were down

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 91,211 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,902 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,125 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,440 miles

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

advise nearside front lower arm bush startin to debond

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise nearside front lower arm bush startin to debond

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK05 YVP, 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 DK05 YVP registered?

DK05 YVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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