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LB54 XUR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,513 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,924 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,262 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,306 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,818 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,961 miles

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 XUR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB54 XUR registered?

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

Is LB54 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 XUR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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