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YX55 WHV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 83,996 miles

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

heavily undersealed

underside corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,327 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 74,323 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,301 miles

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

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

undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,078 miles

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

rear suspsension corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear all suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,667 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 61,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,626 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,021 miles

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

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 WHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YX55 WHV, 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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What year was YX55 WHV registered?

YX55 WHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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