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K5 LEK

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,136 mi
Last recorded54,136 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,136 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,693 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 46,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,495 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

ns front brake pipe greased

os front brake pipe greased

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,907 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front position lamp slightly dim

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,508 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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K5 LEK is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 K5 LEK, 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 26 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 LEK registered?

K5 LEK is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is K5 LEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 LEK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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