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LC05 OSY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,517 mi
Last recorded99,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate catching disc on occasion

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 99,512 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested excessive play in bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,168 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to OSR wheel bearing having excessive play (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,536 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 87,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,171 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn around outer edges, and starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Seepage around AirCon Pump.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 28,146 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn around outer edges, and starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Seepage around AirCon Pump.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,564 miles

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

near side front tyre outer wall slight damage

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 OSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC05 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

LC05 OSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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