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DN05 LHR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 78,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 73,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,916 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 70,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 67,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front signs of brake disc overheating

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting slight play

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,958 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not working (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting slight play

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 56,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,323 miles

Tyre sidewalls perished recommend 4x new tyres due to age 235/60/16

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 45,387 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,238 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 17 May 2010 35,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 28,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,972 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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DN05 LHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN05 LHR, 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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What year was DN05 LHR registered?

DN05 LHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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