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VF55 LUR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,508 mi
Last recorded136,508 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LUR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,508 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,328 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,005 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,005 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 118,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 111,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs worn and rusty

large travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,388 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,350 miles

air-bag light on

coolant level on minimum

no washers (icy weather)

travel on handbrake

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,813 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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VF55 LUR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VF55 LUR, 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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VF55 LUR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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