MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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All 4 coil springs are rusty
Cat and centre exhaust are very rusty and in poor condition
Front brake discs and pads worn
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear disc inner face in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front brake pipe is rusty
Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease but isn’t split
Oil leaks
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear inner brake pads worn low
Slight play in the steering rack
Brake hose excessively stretched Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All 4 coil springs are rusty
Brake fluid level is low
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Cat and centre exhaust are very rusty and in poor condition
Front brake discs and pads worn
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear disc inner face in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front brake pipe is rusty
Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease but isn’t split
Oil leaks
Oil level on minimum
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear inner brake pads worn low
Slight play in the steering rack
Chips in windscreen
Front brake discs worn
Front brakes getting low
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp lenses cloudy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs worn
Slight power steering hose leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis!!!!!!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brake discs corroded and worn heavily
Front brake pads getting low
General underbody corrosion present
Headlamp lenses cloudy
Offside front top suspension mount slight lift
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded and worn heavily
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
long handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded to excess
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
top engine cover fitted
slight exhaust blow
front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded
front tyres worn
rear pads worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded
front tyres worn
rear pads worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak from sump sump corroded
very slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak from sump sump corroded
very slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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YC55 GZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YC55 GZX, 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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YC55 GZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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