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WX05 YKE

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 131,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,294 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no reverse lamps

Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no reverse lamps

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished/ cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished/ cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 106,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,210 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 78,774 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Several cuts to nearside rear tyre and is worn on edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,329 miles

Front discs worn.

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

Pass 3 May 2008 26,042 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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WX05 YKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX05 YKE, 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 WX05 YKE registered?

WX05 YKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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