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NY05 VRV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VRV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipes/filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt passengers (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear seats folded flat at time of test, unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,430 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipes/filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt passengers (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear seats folded flat at time of test, unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,212 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 118,208 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Front wiper blade end split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 111,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,752 miles

eng man light on washer bottle light low fluid light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,961 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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NY05 VRV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY05 VRV, 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 NY05 VRV registered?

NY05 VRV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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