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LB05 VTP

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,364 mi
Last recorded138,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VTP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,364 miles

Front front bumper reinforcement bar badly damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe nearside rear as marked ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 138,324 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery not fixed hold down clamp left on inner wing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front bumper reinforcement bar badly damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe nearside rear as marked ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,266 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 104W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back sub frame bush split and has some small movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ..very badly pitted and rusty on inner and outer sides dangers .. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ...near limit of play... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ..very badly pitted and rusty on inner and outer sides dangers .. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front and rear brakes binding slightly

plastic cover fitted to both sills. Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2019 127,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back sub frame bush split and has some small movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ..very badly pitted and rusty on inner and outer sides dangers .. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ...near limit of play... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ..very badly pitted and rusty on inner and outer sides dangers .. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front and rear brakes binding slightly

plastic cover fitted to both sills. Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,119 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 107,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,960 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 99,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,822 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 84,684 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,684 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

head lamp tell tale not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,567 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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LB05 VTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB05 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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