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YD05 MAA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,810 mi
Last recorded109,810 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MAA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,810 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 109,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,511 miles

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

advise ;engine management lamp staying on

advisery ; offside rear tyre low pressure

Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise ;engine management lamp staying on

advisery ; offside rear tyre low pressure

Fail 21 Oct 2010 68,568 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,014 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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YD05 MAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD05 MAA, 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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YD05 MAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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