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YD05 KBH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp is loose within the bumper but unlikely to fall out.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush bonding is deteriorating and has partially failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 117,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush bonding has failed allowing the arm to rest and chafe against the subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp is loose within the bumper but unlikely to fall out.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush bonding is deteriorating and has partially failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,706 miles

Advise rear subframe / suspension components corroding badly.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Outer lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,825 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 101,825 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on all the time

front discs corroded on inside faces

Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on all the time

front discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,589 miles

front b rake discs lipped

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,449 miles

Nearside 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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YD05 KBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD05 KBH, 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 YD05 KBH registered?

YD05 KBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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