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YK05 MTV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,781 mi
Last recorded105,781 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 105,781 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive corrosion in n/s/r lower arm (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excess gases leaking from complete system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded and snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on bracket on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various sections of exhaust where repaired. blowing slightly and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end has play (drumstick or rack internals) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light output reduced by over 50% (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,866 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive play in strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various sections of exhaust where repaired. blowing slightly and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end has play (drumstick or rack internals) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light output reduced by over 50% (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates both corroded and part missing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 96,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section. slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake back plates both corroded and part missing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,682 miles

Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal

Exhaust Corrosion

Front And Rear Sub frames Undersealed

Front Wishbones Corroded And Bushes Parting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre's Perished

Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal

Exhaust Corrosion

Front And Rear Sub frames Undersealed

Front Wishbones Corroded And Bushes Parting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre's Perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,212 miles

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

brake pipes coated unable to make full inspection

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly on seam

Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,212 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes coated unable to make full inspection

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly on seam

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,810 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

steering rack inner pivot points have slight play

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,804 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

steering rack inner pivot points have slight play

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A SWEPT AREA

Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A SWEPT AREA

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,346 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,346 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,199 miles

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

Rear discs showing signs of corrosion but not excesive

Slight play in n/s rack end but not excesive

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,968 miles

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

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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YK05 MTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 YK05 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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