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DU55 ZWK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear brakes require attention

Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,281 miles

near side rear brake slight binding

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,852 miles

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,424 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,424 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,979 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and 2mm

Fail 22 May 2019 46,979 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and 2mm

Pass 17 May 2018 46,116 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 17 May 2018 46,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 10 May 2017 44,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre feathering on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2017 44,721 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2016 41,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,749 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 35,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,353 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 May 2009 18,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU55 ZWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU55 ZWK, 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 DU55 ZWK registered?

DU55 ZWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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