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LF05 UAP

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 105,238 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 94,825 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 94,825 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 90,381 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 90,381 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 85,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 85,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 79,588 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 74,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,802 miles

near side front inner wishbone bush not fully seated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,734 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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LF05 UAP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAP, 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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LF05 UAP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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