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SY55 OHB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OHB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 134,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess travel on handbrake lever

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn to excess

Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,281 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,956 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint wheel hub (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,376 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn to excess and allowing movement

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,325 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,073 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi casing starting to adrift

slight play in rear anti-roll bar

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,073 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexi casing starting to adrift

slight play in rear anti-roll bar

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,476 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,272 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,159 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 30 Nov 2009 15,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,886 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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SY55 OHB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY55 OHB, 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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SY55 OHB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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