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YG55 RXS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to test suspension due to corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear corners underneath vehicle have corrosion but not affecting the strength. (bumper brackets) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both rear corners underneath vehicle have corrosion but not affecting the strength. (bumper brackets) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,717 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)

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 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG55 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

YG55 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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