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VU55 YLP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,423 mi
Last recorded47,423 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 47,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 34,248 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 34,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 10,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 9,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 6,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 5,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VU55 YLP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VU55 YLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 YLP registered?

VU55 YLP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VU55 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 YLP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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