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DG55 LZW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,770 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,683 miles

Offside wiperblade split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,222 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2015 26,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,981 miles

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)

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,220 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,332 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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DG55 LZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG55 LZW, 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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DG55 LZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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