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LB54 VBX

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,250 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,816 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,603 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 30,603 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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LB54 VBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB54 VBX, 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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What year was LB54 VBX registered?

LB54 VBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is LB54 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 VBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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