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MK55 YDB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,567 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 83,594 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 82,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,735 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,006 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,294 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehilce undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,918 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 YDB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YDB, 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 MK55 YDB registered?

MK55 YDB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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