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WV55 LFZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,732 mi
Last recorded127,732 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 127,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded fronts & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Dec 2019 123,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2018 114,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 94,991 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2015 94,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,580 miles

both rear wheels have a slight bind

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2011 82,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,287 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,518 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split.

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,518 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split.

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,206 miles

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

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 LFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

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

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