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YC05 YRK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,239 mi
Last recorded158,239 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YRK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 128,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 119,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,776 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,117 miles

air bag light on.

rear centre seat belt latch damaged.

Fail 1 May 2012 56,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear centre seat belt latch damaged.

Pass 3 May 2011 44,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,721 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)

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 YRK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC05 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

YC05 YRK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YC05 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 YRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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