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YG55 PMR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,587 mi
Last recorded101,587 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PMR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 1 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,471 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,389 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,292 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 51,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 41,262 miles

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

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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YG55 PMR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG55 PMR, 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 YG55 PMR registered?

YG55 PMR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YG55 PMR safe to buy?

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