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YS05 VAH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,273 mi
Last recorded119,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VAH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 119,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,189 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,260 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,373 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,290 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,306 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

boot catch sticking

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nsf and nsr tread worn

nsf track rod end leaking grease

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,171 miles

diff oil leak

engine cover and undertray

slight brake pedal creep

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,255 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,640 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,004 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,042 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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YS05 VAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YS05 VAH, 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 YS05 VAH registered?

YS05 VAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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