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NY54 FLW

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 FLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 116,993 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting rubber deteriorating

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 May 2015 106,186 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

rear centre seatbelt stalk casing damaged

some dampness around power steering pipes

some underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 106,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

rear centre seatbelt stalk casing damaged

some dampness around power steering pipes

some underbody corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 95,180 miles

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

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 13 May 2014 95,180 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 84,114 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 84,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,500 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 72,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,262 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

wipers not clearing

Pass 1 May 2010 43,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,824 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,441 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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NY54 FLW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NY54 FLW, 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 NY54 FLW registered?

NY54 FLW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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