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DE05 KKX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 90,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above differential and nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 89,581 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 87,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 84,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 81,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm forward bush bonding slightly deteriorated it is not however allowing excessive movement

Fail 14 Apr 2018 73,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm forward bush bonding slightly deteriorated it is not however allowing excessive movement

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,863 miles

exhaust blowing at front flexi pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,282 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,177 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE05 KKX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE05 KKX, 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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DE05 KKX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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