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YR05 YUU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 89,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before second catalysis converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 79,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 79,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 75,379 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 72,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,167 miles

Both N/S Tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 21 May 2014 57,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 57,938 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 50,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 50,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,480 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 YUU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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