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LD05 VUB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,450 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,580 miles

advise all brake dust covers rusted

advise rumble from rear cant tell if diff ore bearingsfound when testing brakes

Fail 4 Feb 2014 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise all brake dust covers rusted

advise rumble from rear cant tell if diff ore bearingsfound when testing brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,419 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

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

N/S/F fog light not working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,132 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 VUB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LD05 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

LD05 VUB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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