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HD05 LFM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

objects removed from drivers veiw

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,601 miles

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Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 57,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 38,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,513 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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HD05 LFM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HD05 LFM, 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 HD05 LFM registered?

HD05 LFM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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