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YR05 XMO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,613 mi
Last recorded173,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 173,613 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear radius arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear discs in poor condition

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 167,565 miles

mil light is staying on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 167,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

mil light is staying on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 161,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,242 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

MIL light is staying on

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 140,785 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 140,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 116,040 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 115,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2012 115,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 95,003 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 76,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 54,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,050 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 XMO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMO, 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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YR05 XMO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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