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DV55 OLC

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,893 mi
Last recorded141,893 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 OLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 141,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION ALL AROUND

Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 15 Oct 2024 138,636 miles

integral vehicle structure is covered with underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,905 miles

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

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 18 Jul 2023 132,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,136 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside rear chassis rail corroded

play in front top shock mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,473 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,708 miles

Long handbrake travel.

Noise from front top suspension mount area when on lock to lock.

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,705 miles

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

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

Long handbrake travel.

Noise from front top suspension mount area when on lock to lock.

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,383 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,660 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,480 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroded.

Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,084 miles

Air bag lamp on.

Brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,115 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 427,744 miles

Keep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,744 miles

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

Keep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,868 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,761 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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DV55 OLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 DV55 OLC, 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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DV55 OLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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