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LC54 KZX

2004 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,762 mi
Last recorded176,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 176,762 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced X2 both front no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached massive hole (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering very bad massive hole sub frame likely to fall off and anti-roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 167,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 167,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 141,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 141,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,955 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,686 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,748 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge/both rear tyres wearing uneavenly+cracking in tread 235/60/16

Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,579 miles

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

airbag lamp on

iol leak from the rear of the engine

nearside front tyre worn to the limit on the inside edge,recommend attention.

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

signs of power steering fluin spillage or leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,579 miles

airbag lamp on

iol leak from the rear of the engine

nearside front tyre worn to the limit on the inside edge,recommend attention.

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

signs of power steering fluin spillage or leak

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 KZX is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC54 KZX, 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 LC54 KZX registered?

LC54 KZX is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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