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CE55 LPY

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,072 mi
Last recorded111,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,723 miles

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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CE55 LPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE55 LPY, 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 CE55 LPY registered?

CE55 LPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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