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DV55 CYT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroding at flanges. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,761 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,176 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,929 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,447 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,530 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DV55 CYT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DV55 CYT, 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 DV55 CYT registered?

DV55 CYT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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