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LC05 CLU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,456 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy condition

Pass 4 May 2020 69,506 miles

front exhaust flexy condition

front wishbones bushes condition

Pass 3 May 2019 63,384 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust condition

Pass 9 May 2018 58,268 miles

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

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

front exhaust condition

offside rear brake condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,408 miles

front exhaust flexy condition

front pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,209 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,006 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 35,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,010 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,010 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,992 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 29,992 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,908 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 CLU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CLU, 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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What year was LC05 CLU registered?

LC05 CLU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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