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LD05 VUN

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,865 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,605 miles

N/S Wiper Blade Split

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,681 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,842 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering system

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,227 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)

engine has slight miss

o/s wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,038 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 VUN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

Is LD05 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 VUN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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