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YM54 GXO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,206 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 100,205 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,162 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,068 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some omponents

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,029 miles

engine cover fitted

offside wiper blade

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,129 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,618 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,782 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,200 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

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 GXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

YM54 GXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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