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LY05 EKG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EKG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,152 miles

Front suspension play detected

Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,152 miles

Front suspension play detected

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,072 miles

Front suspension play detected

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,155 miles

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

crack along the outer shoulder of all 4 tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,271 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,941 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,431 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,747 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,747 miles

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

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

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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LY05 EKG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY05 EKG, 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 LY05 EKG registered?

LY05 EKG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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