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RY55 THG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 THG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,432 miles

Exhaust emiting smoke at idle but not excessive

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emiting smoke at idle but not excessive

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

Fail 13 May 2013 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,870 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2-3mm and poor condition

brake fluid level low

offside front lower suspension arm front bush very poor conditon

two bulbs of center brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,761 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,761 miles

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

Engine oil dip stick missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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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RY55 THG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY55 THG, 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 RY55 THG registered?

RY55 THG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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