CarVerify

Free Car Check

HW55 FKT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 145,453 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Front mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Front Mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,645 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 131,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 126,472 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,835 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 7 Jul 2014 59,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,621 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,782 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 22,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 12,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HW55 FKT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW55 FKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW55 FKT?

You can check the full history of HW55 FKT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HW55 FKT registered?

HW55 FKT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is HW55 FKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FKT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW55 FKT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HW55 FKT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.