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PX05 WBM

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,372 mi
Last recorded79,372 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WBM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 62,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb fitted on test! (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,544 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 51,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 9,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,166 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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PX05 WBM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red 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 PX05 WBM, 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 PX05 WBM registered?

PX05 WBM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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