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LG05 LCK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LCK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 80,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Front lowers suspension components contaminated with oil

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,096 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,966 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,923 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,874 miles

rear brake discs badly scored

Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,341 miles

reverse light faulty? stays on permanently

Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,341 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

p.a.s fluid below minimum

reverse light faulty? stays on permanently

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,439 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,018 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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LG05 LCK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG05 LCK, 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 LG05 LCK registered?

LG05 LCK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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