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YT05 VZH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,370 miles

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

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,066 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 VZH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

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

Is YT05 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VZH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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