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DN54 LXO

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LXO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,078 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,760 miles

Front Headlights poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,760 miles

Front Headlights poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,083 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 107,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,192 miles

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

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,980 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,904 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 18 Sep 2014 100,197 miles

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

Rear discs poor condition.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,083 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 142,083 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 5 Dec 2011 85,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,481 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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DN54 LXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN54 LXO, 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 DN54 LXO registered?

DN54 LXO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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