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LB54 YYV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,316 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 75,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,438 miles

Corrosion at rear suspension subframe.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe near OSF steering rack gaiter.

Front suspension subframe rear bushes worn.

NSF headlamp lense deteriorating.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipe flexi section.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion at rear suspension subframe.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe near OSF steering rack gaiter.

Front suspension subframe rear bushes worn.

NSF headlamp lense deteriorating.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipe flexi section.

Pass 17 May 2016 55,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 47,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2013 43,753 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2012 36,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,001 miles

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

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

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

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp areas

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 22 May 2008 18,194 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

srs light on

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 YYV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB54 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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