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FL55 LDN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,087 mi
Last recorded117,087 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LDN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,087 miles

fluid on steering pipes

front number plate deterioating

handbrake travel

nsr tyre cracking

split in osf ball joint gaiter

Fail 12 Oct 2020 117,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fluid on steering pipes

front number plate deterioating

handbrake travel

nsr tyre cracking

osf brake hose loose

rear brake discs corroding

split in osf ball joint gaiter

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked.

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front oil leaking from power steering pipework.

Rear reverse light inop.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 113,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe connection to shock absorber not secure, excessive travel in brake pipe due to issue. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front oil leaking from power steering pipework.

Rear reverse light inop.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 tyre worn to 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,871 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 101,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,530 miles

steering rack union has slight leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight dampness around pas pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,609 miles

adv front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiperblades starting to smear

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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FL55 LDN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL55 LDN, 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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FL55 LDN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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