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HY55 UHK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,836 mi
Last recorded122,836 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,034 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,213 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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HY55 UHK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY55 UHK, 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 HY55 UHK registered?

HY55 UHK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is HY55 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 UHK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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