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VN55 XYJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 128,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,556 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 3 Nov 2021 115,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 11 Nov 2020 111,491 miles

Battery light illuminated

Fail 29 Oct 2020 111,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,534 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 108,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,289 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F foglight is not working.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,844 miles

Airbag warning light is staying on dash.

Exhaust downpipe flexi hose is starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,585 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,831 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,073 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 28,073 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)

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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VN55 XYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN55 XYJ, 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 VN55 XYJ registered?

VN55 XYJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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