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YD55 XNB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XNB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,452 miles

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

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

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 22 Sep 2018 63,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,400 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 52,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,469 miles

Advise front discs both worn

Advise slight misting of oil on power steering pipe

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front discs both worn

Advise slight misting of oil on power steering pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YD55 XNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD55 XNB, 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 YD55 XNB registered?

YD55 XNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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