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YX55 KNB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KNB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 146,034 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 139,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,078 miles

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

brake pipes and other components greased

undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,218 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear subframe and underbody scaby

Pass 25 Jun 2020 123,213 miles

welding repairs have been carried out to sills, under sealed and plastic sill covers replaced not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2020 123,203 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure propshaft centre bearing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,928 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,559 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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YX55 KNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX55 KNB, 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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YX55 KNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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