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YB55 TLX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,838 mi
Last recorded152,838 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 147,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 147,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 126,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 104,825 miles

O/S/R CV BOOT WORN

Fail 6 May 2015 104,825 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r cv boot worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,423 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,278 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,568 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 TLX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

YB55 TLX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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