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YG55 YOV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,529 mi
Last recorded192,529 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YOV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 192,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 185,311 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 184,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,997 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 177,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 168,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 161,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 161,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 147,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 147,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 139,127 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs pitted heavily

Fail 20 Nov 2014 139,104 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs pitted heavily

Fail 13 Nov 2013 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 122,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 114,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,900 miles

rear discs corrored

Fail 16 Nov 2010 102,900 miles

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

rear discs corrored

Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,106 miles

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

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

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 YOV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YOV, 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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YG55 YOV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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