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KT55 YFH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 136,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 123,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 108,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 108,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail rear radius arm corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,654 miles

Engine belt squeal on steering full lock

Front Brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker moved on screen from swept area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Upper pipe from power steering pump damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake discs corroded on face

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light staying on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine belt squeal on steering full lock

Exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

Front Brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker moved on screen from swept area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Upper pipe from power steering pump damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake discs corroded on face

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.17mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 72,945 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers end split

Pass 24 May 2014 62,683 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 62,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 48,982 miles

advise offside front tyre down to 3.9mm

Fail 21 May 2013 48,982 miles

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

advise offside front tyre down to 3.9mm

strong advise both side repeators starting to show white light

Pass 23 May 2012 37,163 miles

Front discs worn

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,105 miles

advise front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear on front brake discs slight

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 1,135 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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KT55 YFH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KT55 YFH, 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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KT55 YFH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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