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YH55 WLL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,239 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,549 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,227 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front arm front bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front arm front bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front arm front bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front arm front bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,152 miles

advise wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,359 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WLL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLL, 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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YH55 WLL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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