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AD05 LKA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,229 mi
Last recorded81,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,709 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,705 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,862 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,862 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,586 miles

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 48,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,263 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 38,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,028 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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AD05 LKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD05 LKA, 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 AD05 LKA registered?

AD05 LKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is AD05 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LKA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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