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LD05 VUL

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 96,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge(235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wiper split(16"B)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,140 miles

Offside Headlamp beam image poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,118 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,118 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + associated items ()

Offside Rear Damage to combination lamp lens

Offside headlamp dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

Rear number plate loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + associated items ()

Offside Rear Damage to combination lamp lens

Offside headlamp dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

Rear number plate loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED / REPAIRED.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED / REPAIRED.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,538 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 49,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 49,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,587 miles

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

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

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 VUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

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

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