MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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