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KY55 UXR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 UXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,513 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,512 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,591 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre section of exhaust corroded at join to rear box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level very low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

oil level very low

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,295 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

topped up washer bottle with water during test procedure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,216 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,216 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)

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

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

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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KY55 UXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 KY55 UXR, 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 KY55 UXR registered?

KY55 UXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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