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WU55 YBA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,628 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s tie bars arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Oil leak, but not excessive severe oil leak from oil cooler area. large deposits of oil collecting in undertay and on suspension components, with a high risk of contamination of braking surface. immediate repair recommended. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,815 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower suspension arms and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

only 1 click of reserve parking brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,353 miles

front pads starting to get low / long foot brake travel/ hand brake travel high

osf wishbone bush parting around center pin

osr tyre cracking in tread 2mm outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 18,290 miles

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

front pads starting to get low / long foot brake travel/ hand brake travel high

osf wishbone bush parting around center pin

osr tyre cracking in tread 2mm outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,622 miles

N/S Front anti rollbar drop link, upper ball joint, dust cover split

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,126 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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WU55 YBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WU55 YBA, 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 WU55 YBA registered?

WU55 YBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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