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LB05 ZBD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,626 mi
Last recorded114,626 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,626 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,712 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 106,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,185 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,508 miles

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,531 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,997 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)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,902 miles

nsf tyre low on the outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre low on the outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,482 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,482 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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