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LB05 WOY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WOY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,166 miles

centre brake pipe corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,492 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate slight damage

Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,008 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,790 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel

o/s/r hand brake performance low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,151 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,584 miles

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

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 WOY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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