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LB55 NFZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,169 mi
Last recorded25,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 NFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 25,169 miles

headlamp lenses weathered.

nearside and offside rear tyres aged, perished.

offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak in operation.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 24,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,706 miles

Rear rear tyres generally worn/aged/deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens weathered

offside headlamp lens weathered

Pass 28 Nov 2022 22,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at bulkhead area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

power steering fluid reservoir level low

Pass 27 Nov 2021 21,744 miles

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

engine fluid levels generally low advise attention.

front tyre pressures low prior to test .rectified.

offside and nearside headlamp aim on dipped beam at lower limit.

tyres are aged and becoming perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,146 miles

cracking/perishing developing on outer tread of offside rear and nearside rear tyres

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 25 Nov 2020 21,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

cracking/perishing developing on outer tread of offside rear and nearside rear tyres

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 20,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted restricting view of some components.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

residue on air conditioning pipes at the offside rear of engine.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 20,535 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted restricting view of some components.

residue on air conditioning pipes at the offside rear of engine.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to rear bumper at offside

oil residue at the metal power steering pipe and subframe at the offside rear of the engine

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

wear at front brake pads

wear/radial cracking developing at outer tread of rear tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2017 18,426 miles

advise front brake pad wear.

front registration plate damaged.

oil residue at the metal power steering pipe and sub frame at the offside rear of engine.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,130 miles

front brake pads becoming worn.

front registration plate damaged.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

spare wheel ,tyre worn.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 17,130 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads becoming worn.

front registration plate damaged.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

spare wheel ,tyre worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 15,624 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage offside rear of engine bay (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

front registration plate damaged.

nearside dipped headlamp aim at lower limit

offside dipped headlamp aim at lower limit

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2015 15,624 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage offside rear of engine bay (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

front registration plate damaged.

nearside dipped headlamp aim at lower limit

offside dipped headlamp aim at lower limit

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2014 14,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

crack in front registration plate

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2013 13,013 miles

front tyres worn on outer tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 11,579 miles

N.s headlamp aim close to upper limit.

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

O.s headlamp aim close to lower limit.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre beginning to wear on the outer edge

rear bumper dented on the offside

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,362 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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LB55 NFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB55 NFZ, 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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LB55 NFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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