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YE55 BYH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,430 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,109 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,691 miles

Exhaust system corroded front flexi slightly blowing

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

N/s/f wiper split

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,691 miles

Exhaust system corroded front flexi slightly blowing

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

N/s/f wiper split

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump corroded + possibly leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,984 miles

Sump corroded + possibly leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,765 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 BYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYH, 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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YE55 BYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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