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YB55 PTY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 PTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 140,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm and inner and outer shoulders heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undercarriage corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 134,576 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Undercarriage corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 134,576 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undercarriage corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,715 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 124,309 miles

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

rear undercarriage corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2021 124,309 miles

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

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

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

rear undercarriage corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2020 122,663 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 122,663 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,822 miles

Centre PROP SHAFT MOUNTING WORN

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS

Fail 7 Jun 2016 106,822 miles

Centre PROP SHAFT MOUNTING WORN

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 79,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,153 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)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,669 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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YB55 PTY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YB55 PTY, 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 YB55 PTY registered?

YB55 PTY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is YB55 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB55 PTY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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