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HG55 CKY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,288 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 118,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,725 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 111,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,042 miles

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,701 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

unable to measure brake pads

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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HG55 CKY 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 81.8%.

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 HG55 CKY, 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 HG55 CKY registered?

HG55 CKY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HG55 CKY safe to buy?

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