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MT55 FZY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FZY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,320 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 82,301 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over headed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,818 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 75,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,832 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe in engine bay running from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wipers starting to smear

centre and rear exhaust flanges are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,163 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,974 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalytic converter (7.1.2)

lower offside of windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,726 miles

Some scratches and small chip in the screen.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 64,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure O/S/F inner wing, wiring for lpg. (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure around battery (1.9.2a)

Some scratches and small chip in the screen.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,501 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated in places

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated in places

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,853 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated in places

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 49,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorated in places

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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MT55 FZY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MT55 FZY, 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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MT55 FZY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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