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LD55 NZO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,478 mi
Last recorded80,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,478 miles

heavy underseal restricting inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,855 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded filler and breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,233 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank breather pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 45,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 May 2012 41,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,274 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 NZO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

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

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