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YC55 JHH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 JHH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,030 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,623 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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YC55 JHH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YC55 JHH, 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 YC55 JHH registered?

YC55 JHH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is YC55 JHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 JHH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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