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LT55 JYA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,506 mi
Last recorded21,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LT55 JYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT55 JYA, 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 LT55 JYA registered?

LT55 JYA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LT55 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 JYA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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