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YX55 WHW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 WHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 84,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,385 miles

Emissions not tested front pipe blow to exess (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

YX55 WHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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