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DY55 FSZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,721 miles

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

Engine covers & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,778 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,466 miles

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

n/s o/s rear anti-role bar D bushes slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,560 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,448 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,568 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 FSZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY55 FSZ, 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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DY55 FSZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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