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LC54 WZJ

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,579 mi
Last recorded52,579 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,546 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres treads cracking

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,638 miles

front tyres begining to wear on outer edges

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 WZJ is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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