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LC04 LCW

2004 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 LCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 80,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,465 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 LCW is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LC04 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

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

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