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GY55 UUE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 158,802 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 152,139 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,978 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 141,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,727 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,009 miles

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 126,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,051 miles

235 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,051 miles

235 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,466 miles

235/60/16 tyres fitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,211 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,481 miles

engine lumpy [misfiring ? ]

Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine lumpy [misfiring ? ]

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs worn and rusty

plastic sills

rear tyres unevernly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GY55 UUE 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 GY55 UUE, 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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GY55 UUE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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