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LD55 CZW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 145,096 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,437 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 118,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,368 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,625 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 10 Dec 2010 22,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 8,913 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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LD55 CZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD55 CZW, 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 LD55 CZW registered?

LD55 CZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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