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KY55 HXF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,940 mi
Last recorded149,940 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,940 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Nearside registration lamp output reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes [at flexi hoses] corroded both sides

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside [inner edge] front (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2024 145,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes [both sides] slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Rear brake pipes [both sides] corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Front coil springs slightly corroded both sides

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Rear coil springs slightly corroded both sides

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 135,016 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,346 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 124,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

general under body corrosion

nail in o\s\f

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,024 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,641 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel high pressure fuel pump leaking diesel (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault light enabled (5.4.2)

rear brake binding both rear brakes binding recommend rear brake service (3.7.B.1)

recommend battery replacement poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 93,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,152 miles

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

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

Offside 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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KY55 HXF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY55 HXF, 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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KY55 HXF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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