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LR55 KZV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,800 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing off

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,560 miles

front brake pads 80/worn

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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LR55 KZV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR55 KZV, 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 LR55 KZV registered?

LR55 KZV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LR55 KZV safe to buy?

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