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LC54 KZL

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 142,259 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,556 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 133,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,106 miles

O/S/F Inner Cv Boot Weeping Grease

Play Found At O/S/R Wheel

Wipers Smeary

Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F Inner Cv Boot Weeping Grease

Play Found At O/S/R Wheel

Wipers Smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint split

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint split

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,683 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear tyres out of shape

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general condition represents age off vehicle

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,391 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2007 22,371 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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LC54 KZL is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC54 KZL, 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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LC54 KZL is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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