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LG55 XXT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,754 mi
Last recorded100,754 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 100,754 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 100,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,305 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 78,022 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 64,029 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,590 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy joint

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,840 miles

rear beam badly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,190 miles

front brake discs inner surface starting to corrded

rear brake discs inner surface starting to corrode

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 XXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG55 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

LG55 XXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LG55 XXT safe to buy?

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