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YX05 VWF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,697 mi
Last recorded152,697 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VWF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 152,697 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,264 miles

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

n/s/r under body has corrosion

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 142,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r under body has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,093 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,475 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,629 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,541 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,541 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 26,607 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YX05 VWF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX05 VWF, 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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YX05 VWF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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