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WV55 LFY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 105,504 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 100,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,589 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,882 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 LFY 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 92.3%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

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

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