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LD05 VUG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,016 mi
Last recorded149,016 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 149,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 149,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,491 miles

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

clutch pedal low

eml light on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle beam distorted n/s and o/s (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal low

eml light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 127,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,001 miles

engine oil on min = rear wiper blade required = slight leak n/s p a s rack = both front tyres coming close aprx 3mm and wear on edges = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

Fail 23 Apr 2015 119,001 miles

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

engine oil on min = rear wiper blade required = slight leak n/s p a s rack = both front tyres coming close aprx 3mm and wear on edges = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

Fail 20 Mar 2014 111,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,596 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,703 miles

ais bag light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,700 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

ais bag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,020 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VUG 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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