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GY55 UUL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,067 mi
Last recorded178,067 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 178,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 176,608 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount noisey

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 174,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 174,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 173,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 172,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 170,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 156,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 156,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 111,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps n/w

o/s/r tyre worn

rear wiper split

Fail 18 May 2012 63,872 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps n/w

n/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre worn

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,890 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,309 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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GY55 UUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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