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YM54 DKE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 79,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mount rotted away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mount rotted away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers over both outer sill panels

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 73,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 67,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,565 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 24,844 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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YM54 DKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM54 DKE, 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 YM54 DKE registered?

YM54 DKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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