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SY05 LKP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,139 miles

Offside Wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively at time of test

Rear Wiper blade missing from wiper arm, which has now been removed from the vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively at time of test

Rear Wiper blade missing from wiper arm, which has now been removed from the vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers wiper rubber split

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,635 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 LKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY05 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

SY05 LKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SY05 LKP safe to buy?

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