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FN55 KYA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,205 mi
Last recorded152,205 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 152,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 152,187 miles

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,582 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,133 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,729 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 61,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,371 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 35,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,121 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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FN55 KYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FN55 KYA, 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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FN55 KYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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