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LG55 PXX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 PXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs heavily deteriorated and corroded on braking surface

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on tread

both rear brake discs deteriorated, scored and heavily corroded

both rear brakes have slight grab

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,777 miles

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,522 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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LG55 PXX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG55 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

LG55 PXX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LG55 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 PXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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