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LK05 RXN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,846 mi
Last recorded167,846 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 167,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,239 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 154,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 145,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 131,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 131,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,340 miles

rear bumper slighty cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 117,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,358 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 107,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,036 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak (seeping) from power steering pipe.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,131 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,411 miles

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

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

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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LK05 RXN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LK05 RXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 RXN registered?

LK05 RXN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LK05 RXN safe to buy?

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