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DY55 ATU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ATU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,121 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear cross member supporting rear axle and rear suspension components both sides front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,076 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition rear

Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,076 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition rear

Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system in poor condition at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 97,464 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system in poor condition at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,469 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,628 miles

under seal under jeep covers both sills

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,489 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,123 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,635 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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DY55 ATU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 DY55 ATU, 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 DY55 ATU registered?

DY55 ATU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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