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KX55 DGY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 DGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 83,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,229 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,559 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 55,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,177 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,703 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,196 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,465 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KX55 DGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KX55 DGY, 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 KX55 DGY registered?

KX55 DGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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