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FE55 XLH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XLH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 159,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front the subframe mount point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 152,317 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,534 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Offside Front suspension arm [front] bush starting to split

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,680 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,812 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 115,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,966 miles

both front wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,925 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,583 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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FE55 XLH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE55 XLH, 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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FE55 XLH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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