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MM05 NVK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,748 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,412 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,850 miles

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

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

front and rear numbre plate is delaminating

nail in off side rear tyre

rear wiper bladeis smearing

spare tyre is low on tread 2mm/3mm/3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2011

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

front and rear number plates showing signs of discolouration

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,952 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,102 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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MM05 NVK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MM05 NVK, 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 MM05 NVK registered?

MM05 NVK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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