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HY05 UPH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UPH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,667 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 102,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine miss fire

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,575 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,575 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excess wear and perishing on inner edge 235/60/16 100h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,917 miles

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,436 miles

1.5 litres of oil added

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1.5 litres of oil added

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,193 miles

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

Headlamp bulbs are incorrect colour

Long parking lever travel

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely perished / split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner wing (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner wing (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 235/60x16 m+s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp bulbs are incorrect colour

Long parking lever travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***INNER RAISED EDGE COMPLETELY BALD*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60x16 100h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW - OVERALL BRAKE EFFORTS 52% (MIN 50%)

both rear tyre treads are badly perished/cracked

rear brake pads badly worn + discs badly rusted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 82,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW - OVERALL BRAKE EFFORTS 52% (MIN 50%)

both rear tyre treads are badly perished/cracked

rear brake pads badly worn + discs badly rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,169 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes very in poor condition.

chip in windscreen.

o/s/f tyre bold in inner and outer edges.

play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,690 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,850 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,850 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,395 miles

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

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

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

unable to check near side rear seat belt completely due to child seat fitted

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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HY05 UPH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HY05 UPH, 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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HY05 UPH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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