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LF54 LZE

2004 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,104 mi
Last recorded145,104 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 LZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 145,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 139,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 138,663 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 127,252 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 127,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 114,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 109,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,659 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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LF54 LZE is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LF54 LZE, 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 LF54 LZE registered?

LF54 LZE is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LF54 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 LZE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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