MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
some heavy surface corrosion of rear subframe
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
some general surface corrosion of suspension components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
genral under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn close to limits
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YP05 VYM registered?
YP05 VYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2005.
Is YP05 VYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP05 VYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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