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YF55 LPY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,947 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r has slight brake bind

Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r has slight brake bind

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,328 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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YF55 LPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF55 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

YF55 LPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is YF55 LPY safe to buy?

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