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SY05 XMK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,971 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,023 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear Suspension arm has corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,489 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,799 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,642 miles

front brake pads getting worn

near side front brake disc corroded on inner face

play in off side rear roll bar bush

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,062 miles

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

near side front brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,984 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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SY05 XMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY05 XMK, 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 SY05 XMK registered?

SY05 XMK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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