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MK55 YCZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,802 mi
Last recorded64,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,975 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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MK55 YCZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK55 YCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 YCZ registered?

MK55 YCZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is MK55 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 YCZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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