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HW55 HHX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,496 mi
Last recorded35,496 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,462 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,089 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,674 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 228,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,730 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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HW55 HHX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HHX, 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 HW55 HHX registered?

HW55 HHX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HW55 HHX safe to buy?

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