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YY55 LNO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LNO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Causing a knock! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis appears to have been repaired and covered in under seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Causing a knock! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Causing a knock! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis appears to have been repaired and covered in under seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Causing a knock! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,396 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,357 miles

rear tyres x2 just starting to crack between tread.

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 LNO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY55 LNO, 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 LNO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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