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LD55 NZK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,930 mi
Last recorded105,930 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,704 miles

Nearside Front Slightly damaged

n/s/f and o/f/s f seat belt holder cove slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,324 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator area

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering weeping from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 92,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator area

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering weeping from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 79,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged casing both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 79,320 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,675 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,333 miles

Both front seat belt buckles casing missing

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,326 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front seat belt buckles casing missing

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Rear Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Rear Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,468 miles

Both rear tyre's have nail's in tred.

Front pads starting to wear,rear inner pads appear to be wearing.

Oil leak

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,694 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 57,692 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,802 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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LD55 NZK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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