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LV05 VLC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,131 mi
Last recorded21,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 20,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 May 2025 20,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,455 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 19,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 18,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 18,037 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 18,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 17,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 15,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,093 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,100 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2009 9,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,590 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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LV05 VLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LV05 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 VLC registered?

LV05 VLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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