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L100 RBW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,518 mi
Last recorded60,518 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 RBW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,924 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 58,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,524 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,279 miles

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

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,528 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,369 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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L100 RBW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L100 RBW, 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 L100 RBW registered?

L100 RBW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is L100 RBW safe to buy?

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