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EX55 KKA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,189 mi
Last recorded124,189 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,189 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 124,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 114,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,719 miles

EML illuminated

Nail in OSR tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 99,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor blocking view ahead. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside front washer jets not working (3.5 (a))

EML illuminated

Nail in OSR tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,060 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in stow away position (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine mil light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,700 miles

Front pads appear very low

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front pads appear very low

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,385 miles

EML on

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,385 miles

EML on

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,832 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,758 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,149 miles

Possible servo assistance fault present, warning lamp illuminates after 5 applications of brake pedal when running and depleates servo vacuum, however when tested as stated in inspection manual, the system operates as normal. Advise investigation

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,291 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,460 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,148 miles

front and rear disc pads low

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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EX55 KKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 KKA, 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 EX55 KKA registered?

EX55 KKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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