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LD05 VTX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,888 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at body mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at mount to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral arm corroded at hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at mount to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL Rear subframe mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 67,086 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension and differential subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area for rear subframe and suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area for rear subframe and suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,085 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Leaking at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Parking brake backing plate corroded/holed. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension and differential subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area for rear subframe and suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area for rear subframe and suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,857 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,250 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished on tread area

Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,250 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished on tread area

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,661 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 18,661 miles

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

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 VTX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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