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LM05 TZG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 TZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,353 miles

NSR tyre has a cut

OSR tyre valve perished

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front tyre valves perished

NSR tyre has a cut

Nail in OSF tyre

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

OSR tyre valve perished

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,161 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,420 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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LM05 TZG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LM05 TZG, 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 LM05 TZG registered?

LM05 TZG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LM05 TZG safe to buy?

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