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YH55 JBU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn perished and split and de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,040 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 90,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,881 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - 3/4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front smear from wipers

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, heavily cracked and nail in tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in strut top mount when suspension fully extended

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 7 pin trailer socket mounting bracket corroded/weak

coolant level below minimum

travel in hand brake system

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,181 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

cracking to propshaft doughnut rubber

oil on transfer box

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,181 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)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

cracking to propshaft doughnut rubber

oil on transfer box

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,054 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,054 miles

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,714 miles

rear wiper split

wear to rear discs

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,985 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,843 miles

n/s head lamp loose but secure

slight smear from wipers

squeal from hand brake when brake tested

travel in hand brake

wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2013 44,843 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s head lamp loose but secure

slight smear from wipers

squeal from hand brake when brake tested

travel in hand brake

wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,313 miles

both front lower arms front bushes unbonded not resulting in excessive movement

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 20,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,907 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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YH55 JBU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YH55 JBU, 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 YH55 JBU registered?

YH55 JBU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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