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SK55 XTP

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 XTP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust has very slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear driveshaft oil seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 85,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust has very slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear driveshaft oil seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear driveshaft oil seal sweaty

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear driveshaft oil seal sweaty

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear drive-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear drive shaft oil seal very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces heavily corroded, pads 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension rear arms corroded, both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded, pads 4000 miles remaining (3.5.1i)

rear shockies appear to be weak

service brake efficiency just met requirements, requires repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,363 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 57,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,479 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,338 miles

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)

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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SK55 XTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SK55 XTP, 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 SK55 XTP registered?

SK55 XTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SK55 XTP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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