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DK05 YVS

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2014 93,357 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2013 85,939 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 70,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,647 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,647 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,362 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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DK05 YVS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVS, 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

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What year was DK05 YVS registered?

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

Is DK05 YVS safe to buy?

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