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YR55 MXO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,179 mi
Last recorded45,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,179 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,077 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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YR55 MXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXO, 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 YR55 MXO registered?

YR55 MXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is YR55 MXO safe to buy?

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