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LA05 DLX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 83,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 83,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 75,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,500 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Offside door mirror outer cover damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 50,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Offside door mirror outer cover damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,857 miles

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

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

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))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 13,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,347 miles

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear brake disc surface rust

Fail 19 Jul 2010 12,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,390 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

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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LA05 DLX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LA05 DLX, 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 LA05 DLX registered?

LA05 DLX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LA05 DLX safe to buy?

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