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KD55 LEF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 LEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,636 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 71,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,214 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,580 miles

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

offside rear light lens craked

Pass 29 May 2015 59,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,012 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,159 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,457 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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KD55 LEF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KD55 LEF, 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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KD55 LEF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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