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LX54 KPT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KPT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2020 100,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded very dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,507 miles

Front washers some jets blocked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,116 miles

advise offside front wishbone front bush splitting

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

235/60/16

advise offside front wishbone front bush splitting

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,916 miles

advise corrosion to front subframe rear mount

advise corrosion to rear subframe mount

advise front brake pads low

advise front subframe front bushes splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,032 miles

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

advise offside near side front tyre wear

advise tracking

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 55,242 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,908 miles

Condition of exhaust system

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,559 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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LX54 KPT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX54 KPT, 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 LX54 KPT registered?

LX54 KPT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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