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LV55 UTU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,776 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,770 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,226 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,105 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,539 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,544 miles

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in it outer face no cord showing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,491 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in it outer face no cord showing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,219 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,624 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,408 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 UTU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

LV55 UTU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is LV55 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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