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YL05 KWF

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,118 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 91,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,158 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,600 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips all over (8.3.1a)

corrosion becoming excessive rear axle and suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers split

rear washer inop

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers split

rear washer inop

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,204 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,342 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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YL05 KWF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

YL05 KWF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YL05 KWF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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