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YP55 RYT

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,783 mi
Last recorded13,783 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 13,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2023 13,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 12,793 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 12,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 11,899 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 11,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 10,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 10,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 9,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all underside heavily corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 9,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 8,717 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,032 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,345 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 5,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 5,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage o/s/r bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,571 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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YP55 RYT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YP55 RYT, 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 YP55 RYT registered?

YP55 RYT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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