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YM05 CKO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 165,941 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 164,471 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 163,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 161,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,062 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 157,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 152,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 147,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 142,759 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 142,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 138,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,887 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 121,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,911 miles

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

advice front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 108,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,092 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,855 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,356 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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YM05 CKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YM05 CKO, 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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YM05 CKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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