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HY55 UHR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,547 mi
Last recorded174,547 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 174,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting worn.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper rubber mountings (5.3.2 (c))

slight smell of fuel under bonnet, no leaks seen.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 158,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper rubber mountings (5.3.2 (c))

slight smell of fuel under bonnet, no leaks seen.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 142,011 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested coolant leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Emissions not tested coolant pipe damaged / leaking (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bottom hose rubbed through ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

strong advise offside rear shock damp

Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,476 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,070 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,884 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 UHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY55 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

HY55 UHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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