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MD05 DHJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 116,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 116,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,416 miles

exhaust has slight leak front & back

Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,416 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight leak front & back

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,041 miles

Diff leaking oil

Engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has a hole before the bumper

Rear Both drive shafts corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,035 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps require polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Diff leaking oil

Engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Body has a hole before the bumper

Rear Both drive shafts corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,511 miles

Both front tyres very close to limit

Engine & gearbox oil leak.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 96,503 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres very close to limit

Engine & gearbox oil leak.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,473 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2020 93,207 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,780 miles

Brake squeal in reverse from nearside front.

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

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

Offside front tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 86,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,508 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,323 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 69,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,132 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,100 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in tread

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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MD05 DHJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 MD05 DHJ, 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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MD05 DHJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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