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SE55 ZRL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE55 ZRL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,590 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,630 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

HEAVY UNDER BODY RUST

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,586 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

HEAVY UNDER BODY RUST

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 110,526 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,591 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,181 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,433 miles

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

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

rear tyres wear uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2019 86,624 miles

All coil springs are corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail very badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,896 miles

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

Front brake discs quite badly lipped

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,693 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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SE55 ZRL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE55 ZRL, 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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SE55 ZRL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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