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FN55 YXW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Nov 2021 58,965 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,125 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,460 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged anchor casing missing but still functional (7.1.2 (d))

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

tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,801 miles

3 TYRES CRACKING

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,082 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,701 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,816 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 YXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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