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LD05 OAH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OAH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,162 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,234 miles

Accident damage to nearside front

Fail 18 Dec 2020 133,234 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Accident damage to nearside front

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,618 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with sidelight operation (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,934 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,874 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,658 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,277 miles

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

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

center rear seat belt buckle trim damaged but not effecting operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,279 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,085 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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LD05 OAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD05 OAH, 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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LD05 OAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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