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LB05 ZDT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,712 mi
Last recorded176,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 176,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 163,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 154,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 154,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 143,225 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,804 miles

Offside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,671 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 126,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s headlamp masks fitted (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,671 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s headlamp masks fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,874 miles

Front brake pads worn low on both side inner pads.

Near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Slight oil leak from off side engine area.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,855 miles

Front 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 ZDT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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