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SY55 UUC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 106,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 99,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 92,702 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Nov 2016 92,631 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,137 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight leak on rear axle

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust in poor condition

slight leak on rear axle

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in poor condition

slight leak on rear axle

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,204 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,377 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 UUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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