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AX54 VNH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,989 mi
Last recorded32,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VNH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 32,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 20,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 19,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,689 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,814 miles

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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AX54 VNH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 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 AX54 VNH, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 VNH registered?

AX54 VNH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AX54 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 VNH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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