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LC04 LDY

2004 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 LDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,155 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,524 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 28,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LDY is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

Is LC04 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 LDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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