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YC05 UME

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AT END FITTINGS (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT /ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS SUROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on inner edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank damp with diesel

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,618 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,357 miles

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

gearbox has oil seepage

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,538 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,538 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,144 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,760 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,989 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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YC05 UME is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC05 UME, 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 YC05 UME registered?

YC05 UME is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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