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LC04 LCU

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 LCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 89,550 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

f/o/s/abs wire frayed

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,080 miles

f/o/s/abs wire frayed

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,674 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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LC04 LCU is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,706 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 LC04 LCU, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC04 LCU registered?

LC04 LCU is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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