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YC55 GZX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,705 mi
Last recorded173,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 173,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 173,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 170,478 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 170,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 163,862 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 163,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 157,869 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 157,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 147,566 miles

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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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,178 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,387 miles

front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn

rear pads worn

Fail 7 Jan 2015 119,387 miles

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

front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn

rear pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,516 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,515 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,752 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 76,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,006 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 57,006 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 57,006 miles

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

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

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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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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