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YT55 AKJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 AKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR subframe leg corroded near mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF LCA front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened OSF LCA corroded towards front of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF LCA front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Engine undertray rear edge insecure (2x fixings)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR subframe leg corroded near mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 90,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 84,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,119 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,118 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,959 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 42,351 miles

Offside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,716 miles

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

Rear disc corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,928 miles

Front and rear discs corroded on inside.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,815 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 15 Aug 2011 25,357 miles

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

slight corrosion on front discs and lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,062 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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YT55 AKJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YT55 AKJ, 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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YT55 AKJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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