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WU55 LFE

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,051 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,575 miles

Nearside Front blade split slightly

Offside Front Outer brake pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic Buckle (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,057 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic Buckle (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,465 miles

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

offside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,468 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,463 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,463 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,013 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 33,012 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 24,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,474 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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WU55 LFE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU55 LFE, 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 WU55 LFE registered?

WU55 LFE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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