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AO55 LVU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 123,723 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose whole system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

whole exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,319 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2022 113,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 110,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,778 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ft bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,209 miles

Front SUSPENSION RUBBERS AND COVERS STARING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,463 miles

ft lower inner sus arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,386 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,581 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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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AO55 LVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AO55 LVU, 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 AO55 LVU registered?

AO55 LVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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