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DY55 YMR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 139,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,803 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 115,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,759 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 85,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,936 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,132 miles

advise front brke discs scored

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,132 miles

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

advise front brke discs scored

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,618 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slight score marks and lipping

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 27 Sep 2008 36,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slight score marks and lipping

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2.0mm

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 YMR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 YMR registered?

DY55 YMR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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