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CN55 DLK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 DLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,559 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill/jacking point

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 118,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill/jacking point

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,261 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 114,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,692 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 outer edge worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,350 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 77,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,278 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,013 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,540 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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CN55 DLK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CN55 DLK, 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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CN55 DLK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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