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YP05 VYM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,649 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 108,558 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,335 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 105,327 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some perishing of offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,019 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 101,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,471 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 101,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,973 miles

some heavy surface corrosion of rear subframe

Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

some heavy surface corrosion of rear subframe

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,316 miles

some general surface corrosion of suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,964 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,020 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,347 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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