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YR05 HZC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,095 mi
Last recorded166,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 166,095 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 166,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 144,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,949 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,949 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 125,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,915 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,327 miles

advise windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,465 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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YR05 HZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR05 HZC, 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 YR05 HZC registered?

YR05 HZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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