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YR55 KJJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,516 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear brake back plates missing

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,375 miles

general corrosion of suspension components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,652 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 82,900 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,586 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2012 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe flexible weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 49,399 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 49,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 39,183 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 7 May 2009 28,761 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 20,751 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,750 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YR55 KJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR55 KJJ, 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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YR55 KJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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