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DW55 DJW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 DJW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 98,878 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush outer caseing front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush outer case front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,026 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2021 84,473 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,473 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,536 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,649 miles

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

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

front pads and discs require renewal soon

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,526 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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DW55 DJW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DW55 DJW, 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 DW55 DJW registered?

DW55 DJW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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