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LW05 CXR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 CXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,959 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,611 miles

Offside Rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,303 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,780 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,168 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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LW05 CXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LW05 CXR, 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 LW05 CXR registered?

LW05 CXR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is LW05 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 CXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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