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LB05 WPT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,736 mi
Last recorded138,736 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 138,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,477 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 110,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 30 May 2014 95,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2013 77,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,992 miles

airbag fault light on

Fail 30 May 2011 62,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag fault light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,816 miles

Front 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 WPT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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