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SN54 LME

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,148 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 42,195 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,343 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,339 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,404 miles

exhaust flexi seperating

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushes split

rear brake padsa worn & brake squeal

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,005 miles

235,60r16h

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

both front wishbone front bushes split and slight movement

brake fluid below max level

exhaust front flexi split and slight vibration

front discs inner faces worn and pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes covered

fuel filler pipes corroded

nsf tyre getting close to limit (4/3mm),both rear tyres (5/3mm) and slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,307 miles

both front wishbone front bushes split

osr tyre slightly perished

squeal from brakes / squeak from nsr when spinning wheel

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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SN54 LME is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN54 LME, 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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SN54 LME is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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