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WV55 LGC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 124,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 110,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,405 miles

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

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 LGC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

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

Is WV55 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 LGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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