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LG05 OYL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,568 mi
Last recorded136,568 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,096 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit advise early replacement (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s rear seat belt buckle outer caseing (part missing)

oil leak front

very small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2016 125,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit advise early replacement (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s rear seat belt buckle outer caseing (part missing)

oil leak front

very small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,054 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,882 miles

headlight lenses starting to detiorate

slight body damage n/s

small cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,095 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

all discs are worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,895 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,946 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 OYL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LG05 OYL, 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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LG05 OYL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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