MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,138 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - 3/4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
both rear tyres cracked in tread
cracking to propshaft doughnut rubber
oil on transfer box
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
front tyres worn unevenly
front wipers smearing
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
rear wiper split
wear to rear discs
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn
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
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
both front lower arms front bushes unbonded not resulting in excessive movement
wear to edges of front tyres
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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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.
Is YH55 JBU safe to buy?
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