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FA05 YFF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,571 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 75,066 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,145 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,239 miles

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

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,238 miles

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,236 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,940 miles

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)

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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FA05 YFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 FA05 YFF, 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 FA05 YFF registered?

FA05 YFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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