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YF05 ULR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,855 mi
Last recorded126,855 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ULR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,585 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,128 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,303 miles

rear pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 96,310 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,735 miles

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear offside brake sticking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,729 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,875 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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YF05 ULR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF05 ULR, 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 YF05 ULR registered?

YF05 ULR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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