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SM05 YVB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,906 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes near filler neck corroded

general corrosion on exhaust

general corrosion on rear suspension

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,100 miles

offside tail lamp damaged but not showing white light

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2013 57,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,597 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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SM05 YVB 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 100%.

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 SM05 YVB, 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 SM05 YVB registered?

SM05 YVB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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