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LG05 OYA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 150,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 150,224 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 147,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 134,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 134,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,590 miles

N/S/R light lens broken

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,665 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,621 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 OYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG05 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

LG05 OYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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