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WU55 YVT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

spare was flat

Fail 8 Jun 2022 103,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

spare was flat

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,532 miles

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

Nearside front bumper damaged (taped)

Nearside sidestep damaged (taped)

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sidestep missing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number 4 injector appears to be weeping

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,588 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,289 miles

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Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage os step support (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,749 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,231 miles

rear number plate all brake hoses looking old

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate all brake hoses looking old

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,328 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,861 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,145 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 YVT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU55 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

WU55 YVT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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