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LM54 OYH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,982 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,927 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,159 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,091 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,172 miles

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

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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LM54 OYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM54 OYH, 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 LM54 OYH registered?

LM54 OYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is LM54 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 OYH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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