MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
under seal under jeep covers both sills
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))
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))
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)
air bag light on
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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