MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,525 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Parking Brake Has Slight Travel
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
undertray broken
Oil leak
undertray broken
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU05 LBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EU05 LBA, 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 EU05 LBA registered?
EU05 LBA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is EU05 LBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU05 LBA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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