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YM54 GGK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis corroded

subframes & rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis corroded

subframes & rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front cracking-perrishing badly between treads no exposed cords

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion-deterioration on exhaust system

engine covers-undertrays fitted restricting inspection

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear bumper not fully secure

rear brake disc shields corroded-missing

rear bumper fixings corroded

rear tyres cracking-perrishing between treads

rust corrosion on underbody-underbody components

seven pin tow socket stiff in operation

some marking on windscreen

some wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

some wear in steering rack

underbody-underbody components soiled restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,969 miles

Front Discs Pitted

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front And Both Rear Tyres Cracking/Perrishing In Treads

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Tread Wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Bumper Mountings Corroded

Underbody Rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,967 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Air Con Belt Deterioted

Front Discs Pitted

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front And Both Rear Tyres Cracking/Perrishing In Treads

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Tread Wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Bumper Mountings Corroded

Underbody Rusting

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear brake dics shield corroded

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

rust on underbody components

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,731 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rusting on underbody components

uneven tyre wear on nearside rear tyre treads

wear on front tyres and slight perrishing between treads

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front of exhaust system deteriorated

rusting on underbody components

uneven tyre wear on nearside rear tyre treads

wear on front tyres and slight perrishing between treads

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 4 Jul 2012 67,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,433 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GGK 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 68.8%.

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 YM54 GGK, 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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YM54 GGK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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