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LY05 ZDM

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,161 mi
Last recorded81,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,520 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,311 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise nearside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,392 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,465 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LY05 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

LY05 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LY05 ZDM safe to buy?

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