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KK05 TYH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 TYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,371 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount and spring fouling inner turret (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,197 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

knock noise from steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

knock noise from steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,658 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component hose (2.3.3b)

centre rear seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,316 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,964 miles

airbag lamp showing a fault

Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag lamp showing a fault

Fail 16 Jul 2011 76,305 miles

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

steering rack slicks when rocked side to side

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,305 miles

steering rack slicks when rocked side to side

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,365 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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KK05 TYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KK05 TYH, 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 KK05 TYH registered?

KK05 TYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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