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YF54 YOW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 YOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,068 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2026 96,952 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn D BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn D BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 91,164 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 91,164 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 89,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 88,249 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe coroded n/s rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 86,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 80,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,046 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,488 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,981 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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YF54 YOW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YF54 YOW, 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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YF54 YOW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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