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DY55 YAA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 123,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,483 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 107,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,586 miles

covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 76,277 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail nsr tyre - suggets repaired

nsf wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,277 miles

nsf wishbone bush slightly worn

nail nsr tyre - suggets repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,798 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

noisey gearbox

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 YAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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