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EF05 XAB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,955 mi
Last recorded124,955 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,092 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated From filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 115,080 miles

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

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated From filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal failed, couldnt select gear or disengage drive

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,308 miles

Bonnet release stiff

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

No. plate lights dim -

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat-belts slow to retract - Mr Sheen?

both headlights poor pattern - lens polish? -

wiper blades poor -

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,073 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,702 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,023 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,429 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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EF05 XAB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black 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 EF05 XAB, 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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EF05 XAB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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