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FV55 LCC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LCC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 156,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed on previous repairs cannot access quality

sill covers fitted

undersealed covering floor pan, chassis, suspension components brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 10 May 2023 156,238 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed on previous repairs cannot access quality

sill covers fitted

undersealed covering floor pan, chassis, suspension components brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 19 May 2022 156,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot assess quality of previous repairs due to heavy underseal

sill covers fitted

undersealed covering suspension components, chassis, floor pan, brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2022 156,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside under-sealed covering chassis suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,676 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 134,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,271 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 110,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,637 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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FV55 LCC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 FV55 LCC, 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 FV55 LCC registered?

FV55 LCC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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