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WV55 LFU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front axle front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

small cracks around both rear tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2017 106,825 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted fouling body (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light dim (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front axle front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

small cracks around both rear tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,033 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,438 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,249 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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WV55 LFU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV55 LFU, 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 WV55 LFU registered?

WV55 LFU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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