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DN54 YJX

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL...........18 YR OLD ETC ETC.V/H/SOILED ETC ETC (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL,,,,,,V/HEAVILY SOILED-OFF-ROADED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE U/BODY AREAS ..ALL V=HEAVILY SOILED--AGE ETC ETC,,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

P3,,,235/60/16 X 4,,,,U/BODY V/H/SOILED,,,AGE ETC ETC,,,2 X R/DOORS OPERATIONS STICKING BUT OPERATIONAL TOT,,,

Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL...........18 YR OLD ETC ETC.V/H/SOILED ETC ETC (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL,,,,,,V/HEAVILY SOILED-OFF-ROADED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE U/BODY AREAS ..ALL V=HEAVILY SOILED--AGE ETC ETC,,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

P3,,,235/60/16 X 4,,,,U/BODY V/H/SOILED,,,AGE ETC ETC,,,2 X R/DOORS OPERATIONS STICKING BUT OPERATIONAL TOT,,,

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,122 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 68,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 68,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 61,326 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate staring to delaminate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 32,010 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,559 miles

rear wiper split

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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DN54 YJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN54 YJX, 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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DN54 YJX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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