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LG55 KAU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,485 mi
Last recorded173,485 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 173,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (Both side) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,469 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,953 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm approx and has a screw in tread, legal limit is 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm approx and has a screw in tread, legal limit is 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,770 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,261 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,403 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 5 Apr 2011 64,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,798 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,818 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,742 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LG55 KAU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG55 KAU, 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 LG55 KAU registered?

LG55 KAU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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