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LN05 GJJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 GJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2018 106,330 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking break excessivly travel

Fail 15 Dec 2018 106,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking break excessivly travel

Pass 18 Nov 2017 100,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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LN05 GJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN05 GJJ, 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 LN05 GJJ registered?

LN05 GJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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