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DK05 YVV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,863 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 96,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,611 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 93,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,738 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm, outer attachment corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 78,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,543 miles

rear brakediscs very corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

an SRS MALFUNCTION indicator lamp operative indicating a fault.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,431 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 42,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 31,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,697 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 22,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YVV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

DK05 YVV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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