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ET05 LGC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LGC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 132,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light not working bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light not working bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and holder ()

rear brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,686 miles

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

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Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Aug 2012 73,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,112 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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ET05 LGC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 ET05 LGC, 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 ET05 LGC registered?

ET05 LGC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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