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LF05 OCE

2005 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,036 mi
Last recorded33,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 OCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,036 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaitor deterioated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear prop shaft not fitted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaitor deterioated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear prop shaft not fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 157,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Coolant leak ()

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)

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

Oil leak oil filter area ()

advise.. prop shaft missing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 147,544 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear propshaft missing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 133,211 miles

prop shaft missing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 120,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LF05 OCE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF05 OCE, 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 LF05 OCE registered?

LF05 OCE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 OCE safe to buy?

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