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LD05 OAO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 106,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,650 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 78,640 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 72,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,071 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 65,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,632 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,629 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 55,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged not affecting emmissons (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,678 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inners have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 53,634 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,008 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 OAO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OAO, 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 LD05 OAO registered?

LD05 OAO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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