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LV55 FHO

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SEPARATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 94,219 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pad carrier insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,880 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,053 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,366 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,721 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,030 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges.

Both rear tyres getting low on tread on outer edges.

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,276 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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LV55 FHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LV55 FHO, 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 LV55 FHO registered?

LV55 FHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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