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LA05 JDX

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 JDX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 92,602 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front slight bind when routeing road wheel

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear diff is damp with oil

slight play rear d bush

Pass 15 Aug 2021 89,915 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly loose

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2021 89,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly loose

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,578 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2020 86,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,736 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,505 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,505 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,644 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,163 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,520 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,674 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,439 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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LA05 JDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA05 JDX, 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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LA05 JDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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