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YA05 OVD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 OVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,011 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,996 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,493 miles

power steering pipe at rack slightly damp

steering slightly notchy

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,484 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside by subframe mount (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipe at rack slightly damp

steering slightly notchy

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,391 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,390 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,892 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,163 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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YA05 OVD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA05 OVD, 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 YA05 OVD registered?

YA05 OVD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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