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LD55 NZF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 NZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,580 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,274 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 NZF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 NZF registered?

LD55 NZF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LD55 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 NZF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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