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BU05 HMG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,792 mi
Last recorded145,792 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,792 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,634 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,632 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 143,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 139,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 139,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf filter corroded & leaking about to snap off altogether (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch not clearing

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,063 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,615 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,613 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 107,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely and binding on rotation (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 99,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 99,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 81,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,928 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,935 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,642 miles

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

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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BU05 HMG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BU05 HMG, 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.

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BU05 HMG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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