MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
tracking may be needed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
tracking may be needed
Exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
exhaust rear box leaking
exhaust system corroded
rear suspension corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise when replacing to do as a pair-nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise when replacing to do as a pair-nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn bald inner edge-235/60/16
Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge-235/60/16
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB54 XUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LB54 XUL, 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 XUL registered?
LB54 XUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 January 2005.
Is LB54 XUL safe to buy?
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