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SY05 LKN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 55,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 52,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,835 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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SY05 LKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SY05 LKN, 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 SY05 LKN registered?

SY05 LKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SY05 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 LKN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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