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LR05 UPJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 74,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 66,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 62,328 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,853 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,648 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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LR05 UPJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR05 UPJ, 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 LR05 UPJ registered?

LR05 UPJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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