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YM05 CXC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,900 miles

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

Rear Oil leak final drive assembly ()

general corrosion of subframes and suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Oil leak final drive assembly ()

general corrosion of subframes and suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,705 miles

Front Oil leak oil filter area ()

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

Rear Oil leak final drive, offside, driveshaft seal ()

windscreen washers have poor pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,319 miles

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

slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,452 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak around gearbox & engine sump pan

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,401 miles

passenger wiper blade split

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front lower suspension arm front bush showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,627 miles

offside front lower suspension arm front bush showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,291 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 CXC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM05 CXC, 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 YM05 CXC registered?

YM05 CXC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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