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YC55 KGX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 KGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,110 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 44,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,070 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 40,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 34,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,906 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 KGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

YC55 KGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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