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HW05 LDN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LDN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 159,020 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,330 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear REAR INNER BUMPER CORREDE

Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone bottom ball joint and bush arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive has a leak from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 117,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,875 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,989 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 78,298 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs poor condition

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs poor condition

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,198 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,422 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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HW05 LDN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW05 LDN, 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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HW05 LDN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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