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LC05 CLO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,049 mi
Last recorded111,049 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 111,016 miles

Fuel system component leaking poss fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,900 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,787 miles

EML is on

Front brake pads worn low

Rear wiper is split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

EML is on

Front brake pads worn low

Rear wiper is split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,049 miles

windscreen has a sticker behind mirror encroaching into the swept area

Fail 30 Nov 2013 41,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear Tyre slightly perished

offside rear Tyre slightly perished

windscreen has a sticker behind mirror encroaching into the swept area

Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,716 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 16,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,365 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2 nails

nearside wiper slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 6,916 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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LC05 CLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC05 CLO, 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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LC05 CLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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