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HF55 DTV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 87,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns rear tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,264 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 77,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,864 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 76,864 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,596 miles

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

age prishing to rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,432 miles

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

age perishing to rear tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,977 miles

Transfer box leeking oil

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front (2.4.F.3)

Transfer box leeking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,968 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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HF55 DTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF55 DTV, 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 HF55 DTV registered?

HF55 DTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HF55 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 DTV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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