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J6 LSA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,027 mi
Last recorded110,027 miles
Recorded on7 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 LSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2017 110,027 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 109,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,360 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,360 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,669 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,150 miles

EML on

Front brake pads worn /discs lipped

brake fluid level low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light is on

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,548 miles

engine managment light is on

nearside front wiper poor

Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,300 miles

Front brake discs lipped .

Front brake pads worn very low .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,300 miles

Front brake discs lipped .

Front brake pads worn very low .

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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J6 LSA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 LSA, 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 J6 LSA registered?

J6 LSA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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