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YS54 KRG

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KRG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,710 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 105,709 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENS FOGGED (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NAIL IN TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,807 miles

nearside front side repeater broken

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,529 miles

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

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

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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YS54 KRG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS54 KRG, 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 YS54 KRG registered?

YS54 KRG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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