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KY05 JLO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 JLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly leaking grease

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking grease

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly leaking grease

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to wear low

Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,537 miles

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 light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to wear low

Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,883 miles

heavy oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Fail 2 Dec 2017 77,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

heavy oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,152 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,078 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,463 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,463 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,054 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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KY05 JLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KY05 JLO, 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 KY05 JLO registered?

KY05 JLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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