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YT55 YLO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,232 mi
Last recorded150,232 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 150,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 138,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,135 miles

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link bar

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bar

Fail 10 Oct 2017 123,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link bar

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bar

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,081 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,081 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,916 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,469 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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