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LC54 WZH

2004 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 138,402 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 121,629 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,346 miles

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

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

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

both head lamp aims poor

Fail 18 Oct 2021 112,343 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both head lamp aims poor

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,885 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,755 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,217 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,358 miles

front number plate is delaminated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,613 miles

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

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

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

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 WZH is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

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