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LS54 TJY

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre has Cracks forming within tyre grooves.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,376 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre has Cracks forming within tyre grooves.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,346 miles

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

Offside rear tyre rubber perished/cracked within grooves.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,342 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre rubber perished/cracked within grooves.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,465 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split at both ends.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,456 miles

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

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

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

Slight seep from power steering pipe.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,456 miles

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

Slight seep from power steering pipe.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,073 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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LS54 TJY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LS54 TJY, 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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LS54 TJY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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