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YT05 PLZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,546 mi
Last recorded39,546 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2025 39,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,090 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 39,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 38,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 38,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 36,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 36,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to anti roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 35,921 miles

slight corrosion throughout to suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,953 miles

all rear chassis slight and rear subframe

both front suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 34,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all rear chassis slight and rear subframe

both front suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,855 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,831 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,264 miles

both front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,643 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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YT05 PLZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT05 PLZ, 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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YT05 PLZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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