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YC05 YRG

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,876 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,137 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2014 62,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,372 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,372 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 47,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,090 miles

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

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

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 YRG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC05 YRG, 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 YC05 YRG registered?

YC05 YRG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is YC05 YRG safe to buy?

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