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SO05 YHP

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YHP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,517 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 116,517 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,916 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 71,916 miles

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

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

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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SO05 YHP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO05 YHP, 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 SO05 YHP registered?

SO05 YHP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 YHP safe to buy?

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