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LY05 NLK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 NLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible play on either rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn edge of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn to appx 3.0mm ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm and worn edge of tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,546 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level excessively low...plate limit = 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible play on either rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn edge of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn to appx 3.0mm ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm and worn edge of tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,669 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,478 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,896 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,896 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,251 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,442 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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LY05 NLK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY05 NLK, 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 LY05 NLK registered?

LY05 NLK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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