CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF05 XMZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,302 mi
Last recorded123,302 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 123,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2018 122,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn badly ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

fuel filler and return pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 119,067 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 119,039 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,527 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear above axel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,952 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF05 XMZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF05 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF05 XMZ?

You can check the full history of SF05 XMZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF05 XMZ registered?

SF05 XMZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SF05 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 XMZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF05 XMZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF05 XMZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.