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DY55 WPV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm aprox (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 123,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm aprox (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,327 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 WPV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

DY55 WPV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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