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RY55 THK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 THK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,822 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive offside steering rack gaitor wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,710 miles

Both front suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,985 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake disc inner face corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake disc inner face corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,628 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,899 miles

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

chips in screen

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,306 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,347 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,267 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 39,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,463 miles

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

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

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 THK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THK, 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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RY55 THK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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