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YY55 HOH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HOH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 112,053 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,603 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,118 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,981 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,790 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered and appear corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered and appear corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. O/s/r sidelamp dull. Rear brakes imbalanced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. O/s/r sidelamp dull. Rear brakes imbalanced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,482 miles

Outer sills covered. Nails in both N/s tyres. Both N/s tyres nearing legal limit. Front to rear brake pipes covered.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs badly corroded. Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Nails in both N/s tyres. Both N/s tyres nearing legal limit. Front to rear brake pipes covered.

Screen wash warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,330 miles

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Rear brake discs quite badly corroded. O/s headlamp aim borderline low.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Rear brake discs corroded. Rerar wiper U/S.

O/s headlamp aim bordrline low.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Rear discs corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,702 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,165 miles

Hand brake lever travel. Headlamp aim s borderline low. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 24,137 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake lever travel. Headlamp aim s borderline low. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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YY55 HOH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY55 HOH, 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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YY55 HOH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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