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LS05 APR

2026 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 APR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,678 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,358 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 40,357 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 32,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 26,902 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 21,698 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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LS05 APR is a 2026 Kia Sportage in Black. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS05 APR, 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 0 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS05 APR registered?

LS05 APR is a 2026 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2026.

Is LS05 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 APR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS05 APR have outstanding finance?

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