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YL05 FNG

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 FNG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,723 miles

noise from fan belt area

Fail 31 Jul 2024 80,722 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

noise from fan belt area

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,923 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,730 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,880 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,822 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,707 miles

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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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YL05 FNG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YL05 FNG, 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 YL05 FNG registered?

YL05 FNG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is YL05 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 FNG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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