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A18 MYC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to disc corroded (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded due to standing (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded front to rear

oil filter corroded and sweating

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,979 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,487 miles

SRS malfunction lamp indicating fault in system

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,173 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 34,173 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 25,586 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 25,586 miles

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

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

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

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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A18 MYC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A18 MYC, 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 A18 MYC registered?

A18 MYC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is A18 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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