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YH05 YEU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,158 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,324 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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YH05 YEU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YH05 YEU, 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 YH05 YEU registered?

YH05 YEU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 YEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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