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YK05 MSU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,941 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,890 miles

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKAL DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,237 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 94,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,328 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,416 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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YK05 MSU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK05 MSU, 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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YK05 MSU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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