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LB05 WPF

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WPF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 130,804 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 130,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,207 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 125,207 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 118,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 111,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 111,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 101,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 89,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 78,454 miles

Engine covers fitted/

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 66,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,922 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing edges of tread area, o/s and n/s.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,896 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing edges of tread area, o/s and n/s.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,455 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 WPF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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