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GL55 YCW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 79,403 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to subfram (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,706 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 73,706 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,250 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,808 miles

Rear Oil leak diff oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,392 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished 235/60/16 100h

power steering has slight seepage from a component

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,382 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished 235/60/16 100h

power steering has slight seepage from a component

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,862 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,857 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,971 miles

N/S rack gaiter slightly damp with oil

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 16,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,999 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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GL55 YCW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL55 YCW, 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 GL55 YCW registered?

GL55 YCW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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