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LF05 UPT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UPT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,146 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,991 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlights (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,763 miles

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

fuel tank on the offside crushed

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,336 miles

fuel tank on the offside crushed

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

fuel tank on the offside crushed

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,403 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,671 miles

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

beam benders fitted to headlamps

front and rear tyres different sizes

front subframe rear bushes deteriated

nearside wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch hydrolic slave cylinder slightly damp

front subframe rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2012 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,576 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 May 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UPT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

LF05 UPT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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