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LT55 VOF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VOF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play and rubber cover deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight play rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,712 miles

front exhaust deteriorating

slight play rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,635 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear tyre uneven wear and 2.5-3.0mm

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,192 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 51,192 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,707 miles

front tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Nov 2010 38,707 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,351 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 31,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,747 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

One of the LED's in the centre brake lamp isn't working.

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 VOF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

LT55 VOF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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