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YF55 LPV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 114,347 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 112,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 112,265 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 104,965 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 104,963 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 100,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,343 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,193 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,909 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rea brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front wiper smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,178 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)

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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YF55 LPV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF55 LPV, 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 YF55 LPV registered?

YF55 LPV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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