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LT55 VOD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VOD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 108,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,112 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 106,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 102,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,409 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 9 May 2018 87,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 87,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 83,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 83,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 77,083 miles

Rear brake pads low, rear discs rusted and pitted.

Fail 25 May 2016 77,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs stepped

Rear brake pads low, rear discs rusted and pitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,247 miles

hand brake high

slight wear edge n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,405 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 58,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,641 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,184 miles

air bag lamp on .

Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

air bag lamp on .

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,013 miles

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

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

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 VOD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LT55 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

LT55 VOD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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