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YP05 EJD

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EJD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 127,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 127,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,541 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber upper body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 98,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,621 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EJD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red 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 EJD, 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 EJD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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