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DX05 YBL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 121,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,666 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 99,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,110 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 89,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 23 May 2019 84,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded at rear

front wipers smearing

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,063 miles

both rear tyres splitting

front sumbfram rusty

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 80 worn discs liped (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 80,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 80 worn discs liped (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres splitting

front sumbfram rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,418 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake bind

Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,418 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear brake bind

rear fuel pipes corroded - fuel smell

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,015 miles

n/s/r brake back plate rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,903 miles

nearside rear brake backing piate corroded/holes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,404 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,215 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 43,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Air bag light on

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,382 miles

Airbag warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,409 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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DX05 YBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX05 YBL, 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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DX05 YBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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