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YT05 SOU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,711 mi
Last recorded133,711 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,531 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 106,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 97,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,041 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 SOU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT05 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 SOU registered?

YT05 SOU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is YT05 SOU safe to buy?

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