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LG55 XXH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 111,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting supporting anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,931 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 103,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,963 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm bush outer split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 80,557 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 80,557 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,968 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

nearside rear brakes back plate corroding away

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

front brake pads low

nearside rear brakes back plate corroding away

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,049 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leaks

engine warning light

exhaust system corroding

slight play on power steering pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,288 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,561 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 XXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXH, 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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LG55 XXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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