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LC54 KZZ

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front discs slightly warped showing on brake rollers

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,787 miles

Brake pedal pulsing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,980 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,687 miles

both front and rear tyres are perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,813 miles

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

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

airbag light on

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 KZZ is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

LC54 KZZ is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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