MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing low and cracked/perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing low and cracked/perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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 OVG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?
DY55 OVG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2005.
Is DY55 OVG safe to buy?
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