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YE55 BXM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,960 miles

Both front tyre valve stems perishing

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link upper boot perishing

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 8 May 2013 69,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,127 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 24 May 2011 53,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,104 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 38,839 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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YE55 BXM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YE55 BXM, 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 YE55 BXM registered?

YE55 BXM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YE55 BXM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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