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LB05 JGY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at each mounting point (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seatbelt buckle outer plastic casing missing

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,991 miles

Front discs worn pads getting low

Slight blow front tail box

Surface corrosiom to underside members

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,991 miles

Front discs worn pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight blow front tail box

Surface corrosiom to underside members

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,446 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

Rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,361 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

Rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag light on

damage to offside rear light cluster

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,888 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)

air bag light on

damage to offside rear light cluster

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,426 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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LB05 JGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LB05 JGY, 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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LB05 JGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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