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KH05 KMA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 80,881 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 77,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,617 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,420 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,868 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 70,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,198 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 58,913 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to offside Pads worn down to metal (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Scored & Burnt surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover & Under tray Fitted

Front Oil leak Engine & Gear Box area ()

Pass 4 May 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,062 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 50,057 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 44,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 38,818 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,708 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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KH05 KMA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KH05 KMA, 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 KH05 KMA registered?

KH05 KMA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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