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NA55 YBJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 YBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 100,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,967 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroded

front brakes binding

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,839 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

General deterioration to susp. bushes and comps.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

General corrosion under vehicle

General deterioration to susp. bushes and comps.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,532 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,782 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,975 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,975 miles

rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight deterioration on front + rear registration plate

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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NA55 YBJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NA55 YBJ, 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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NA55 YBJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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