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HX05 VXW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,714 mi
Last recorded145,714 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,691 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 145,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 131,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,131 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 124,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,985 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 117,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 111,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 102,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,564 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,878 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,878 miles

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

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,565 miles

Front subframe 'Rear bushes' slight movement

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,150 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 13,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,649 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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HX05 VXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HX05 VXW, 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 HX05 VXW registered?

HX05 VXW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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