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LC55 WUW

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,591 mi
Last recorded170,591 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 WUW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 170,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 170,585 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame and radius arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 163,228 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 134,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 126,228 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 92,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,220 miles

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

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

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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LC55 WUW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC55 WUW, 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 LC55 WUW registered?

LC55 WUW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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