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FG05 YLR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 99,190 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,626 miles

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

general under side age related surface corrosion

o/s/r backing plate missing

undertrays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under side age related surface corrosion

o/s/r backing plate missing

undertrays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,700 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Leaking from steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler and breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe near steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,307 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 81,674 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2019 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 76,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

phone holder on dash.

Fail 25 May 2018 76,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

phone holder on dash.

Pass 26 May 2017 70,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 70,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 64,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,235 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2014 51,235 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 44,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,145 miles

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

nearside front tyre below 3mm

Pass 28 May 2011 32,562 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 28,881 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,114 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 21,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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FG05 YLR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG05 YLR, 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 FG05 YLR registered?

FG05 YLR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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