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FG55 YPL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,038 mi
Last recorded154,038 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YPL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,038 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARM

Pass 13 Nov 2024 151,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack slight seepage

Fail 30 Oct 2023 148,715 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Suspension collapsed and insecure on front of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis badly corroded in area of anti roll bar mounting, subframe and rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear lower arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis badly corroded in area of anti roll bar mounting, subframe and rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing tucked under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty gets stuck (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in area of hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing tucked under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,161 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 146,156 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,760 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 138,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,594 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion by offside rear suspension

Fail 19 Nov 2019 131,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion by offside rear suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,260 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 107,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,261 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 99,261 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,758 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 84,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 71,971 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal spongy intermittant

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,154 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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FG55 YPL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG55 YPL, 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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FG55 YPL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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