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YA05 SYJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,700 mi
Last recorded202,700 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 SYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 202,700 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 202,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 189,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 175,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 175,146 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 167,678 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front flexi mesh deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

front headlamps lens deteriorated

nearside front windscreen washer 1 out of 3 working

oil leak

rear diff leaking

residue of grease around track rod end gaiters

Pass 21 Sep 2017 163,307 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2016 166,116 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 152,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,059 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,057 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,282 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,661 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 92,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,557 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,830 miles

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

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 SYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YA05 SYJ, 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 YA05 SYJ registered?

YA05 SYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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