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HN55 JYU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 JYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,601 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,666 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 35,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,597 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN AT CENTRE

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,597 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC COVER MISSING

O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN AT CENTRE

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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HN55 JYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN55 JYU, 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 HN55 JYU registered?

HN55 JYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is HN55 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 JYU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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