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LV05 AUL

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 AUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,331 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Aug 2024 101,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing White Light to Rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,729 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 98,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first box excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe nearside front mounting prescribed area excessively corroded [ vehicle floor ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe offside front mounting prescribed area excessively corroded [subframe member corroded ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 both front tyres on 3mm tread depth.Nearside unevenly worn on outer edge.Offside unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear fitted repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front offside front foglamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,371 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

boot not opening

both front and rear subframes corroded

exhaust system well corroded

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached appears not to be fully tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level close to minimum

exhaust system well corroded around joints

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/f tyres all perishing & starting to split in tread grooves

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear subframe heavily corroded around mounting bushes

unable to open tailgate

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,471 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2020 87,468 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust joints well corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres flat

exhaust joints well corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,079 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,301 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ;;;;;;;'''''''

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW;;;;;;;/////

Fail 1 May 2008 12,554 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag lamp is on.

Pass 1 May 2008 12,554 miles

air bag lamp is on.

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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LV05 AUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LV05 AUL, 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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LV05 AUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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