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MH05 FKA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Apr 2026 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear diff noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2024 91,734 miles

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded along side antiroll bar d bush mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 87,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.95 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 82,435 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 77,975 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,043 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,845 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,392 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 64,392 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 63,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,866 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,212 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S wiper blade starting to damage screen.. R/N/S tyre worn close to limit..

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,246 miles

the plastic cover on the rear centre seat belt third point is damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,063 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit. R%ear centre seat belt lower primary fixing has damage to plastic cover, function not impared..

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,166 miles

N/S wiper blade has split end.. F/N/S suspension wishbone front bush starting to crack.. R/N/S tyre may have puncture - low pressure..

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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MH05 FKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH05 FKA, 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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MH05 FKA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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