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LX54 KWM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,310 miles

corrosion around front subframe

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,822 miles

corrosion developing around front of subframe

long foot brake travel

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,221 miles

bonnet lock worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet lock worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,355 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre bald on outside tread

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,547 miles

slight knock from nearside front drop link

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,632 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,631 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,631 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 KWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KWM, 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 LX54 KWM registered?

LX54 KWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is LX54 KWM safe to buy?

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