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YP05 AOX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,183 mi
Last recorded186,183 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 AOX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 186,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 186,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 179,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 169,229 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))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 169,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap corroded and broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap corroded and broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 160,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 160,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 143,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,951 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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YP05 AOX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP05 AOX, 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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YP05 AOX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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