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DY55 WPN

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WPN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,468 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 73,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

suspect oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 57,363 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,362 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,317 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,573 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 WPN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

DY55 WPN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DY55 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WPN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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