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YX55 WJC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,513 miles

both front tyres worn on very outer edges to below legal limit,in particular nearside.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,513 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)

both front tyres worn on very outer edges to below legal limit,in particular nearside.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,883 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,932 miles

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

front pads half worn

rear discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,362 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WJC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

YX55 WJC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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