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HX05 XLO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 119,774 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 113,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 110,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 108,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 106,293 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 96,953 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 10 May 2019 96,951 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 May 2018 93,399 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Pass 4 May 2017 86,060 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 3 May 2017 86,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 6 Apr 2016 77,184 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 71,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,443 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,150 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,012 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,284 miles

front bushes on front wishbones slightly perishing

n/s/r tye close to limit and deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing low and deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,699 miles

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

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 XLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLO, 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

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What year was HX05 XLO registered?

HX05 XLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is HX05 XLO safe to buy?

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