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YD55 ZDK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZDK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,108 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced trailing arm (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at roll bar bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no access to rear belts

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper panel corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,325 miles

BONNET DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,325 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BONNET DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,954 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,592 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 98,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,391 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 90,936 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 90,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,908 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 85,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,287 miles

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

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 ZDK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDK, 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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YD55 ZDK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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