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LC54 WYP

2004 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 WYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,332 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak looks to be nsr driveshaft seal ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,751 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,628 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,633 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack & pinion (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,504 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,504 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,390 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,390 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,291 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,618 miles

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

front brake discs worn

srs light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,574 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,061 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,761 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,863 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 20,863 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)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 WYP is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

LC54 WYP is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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