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MT55 MZL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,056 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,989 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR NO SHARP EDGES DOOR OPENS

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

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

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,418 miles

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,156 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,801 miles

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

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 62,228 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 21,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,292 miles

Front 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 MZL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT55 MZL, 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 MT55 MZL registered?

MT55 MZL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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