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LB54 XUT

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 94,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lense slight faded not effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak Slight engine oil leak around front of engine bay ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slight lense faded not effecting the beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,601 miles

rear screen wash inop

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,600 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear screen wash inop

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,886 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 2 Jan 2013 55,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,866 miles

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Reverse lamps do not work

Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,866 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Reverse lamps do not work

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,113 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 XUT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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