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J40 TBH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,385 mi
Last recorded156,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 156,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 150,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 149,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding failed arm is rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding failed arm is rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 137,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,214 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mounting deteriorated

Rear Suspension components corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 133,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mounting deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,679 miles

both front lower suspension arm,front mounting bushes peeling.

n/s/f McPherson strut top mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 121,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front lower suspension arm,front mounting bushes peeling.

coolant low.

n/s/f McPherson strut top mounting bush deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both front lower suspension arm,front mounting bushes peeling/deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint area (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at oil cooler / filter area

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,687 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers , undertrays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,484 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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J40 TBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J40 TBH, 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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J40 TBH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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