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HX05 VXF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 88,842 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,960 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,895 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights dull

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 63,834 miles

Brake performance not tested 4X4 excessive fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension components rusting various areas

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,188 miles

Nearside Rear tire wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust hitting tow bar mounting

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear tire wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust hitting tow bar mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,393 miles

Exhaust catching on chassis.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,393 miles

Exhaust catching on chassis.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,090 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 49,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,221 miles

Both front tyres are worn and perished on sidewalls

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

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

oil leak from the engine suspect rear main oil seal

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,221 miles

Both front tyres are worn and perished on sidewalls

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

oil leak from the engine suspect rear main oil seal

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,582 miles

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

rear exhaust fouling tow bar

slight play in o/s steering rack track bar

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust fouling tow bar

slight play in o/s steering rack track bar

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear wiper not present in arm

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,721 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly starting to feather

Offside rear tyre slightly starting to feather

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 8 Mar 2008 20,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly starting to feather

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly starting to feather

Rear wiper blade missing

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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HX05 VXF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX05 VXF, 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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HX05 VXF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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