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LG55 PZD

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 PZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust becoming corroded at joins and mounts

slight oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,399 miles

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

engine has slight oil leaks

exhaust system is becoming corroded

hand brake becoming long in need of slight adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2015 91,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated buckle damaged (5.2.3)

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

engine has slight oil leaks

exhaust system is becoming corroded

hand brake becoming long in need of slight adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,918 miles

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

hand brake in need of adjustment

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,605 miles

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

hand brake is becoming long

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,423 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded at joins

recommend rear brake discs at pad change

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,100 miles

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

recommend rear brake discs at next pad change

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

recommend brake discs at next pad changes

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,655 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY outer edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,280 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 PZD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

LG55 PZD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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