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LC54 KZU

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,807 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,800 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,794 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 66,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 51,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,613 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,139 miles

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

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

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 KZU is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 KZU registered?

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

Is LC54 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 KZU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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