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LK55 RYM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 RYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 106,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,443 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 84,197 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,438 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 73,972 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,454 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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LK55 RYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK55 RYM, 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 LK55 RYM registered?

LK55 RYM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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