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YR54 HJA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 HJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,685 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,626 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll and brakepipe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,619 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,807 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 26,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,547 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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YR54 HJA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR54 HJA, 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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YR54 HJA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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