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WG55 KPO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 KPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 87,273 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded through nearside rear marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded through near subframe mounting point marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,387 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 85,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,596 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,596 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 75,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 69,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,526 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

front and rear bushes perished

front discs -corroded- lipped - scored

hand brake lever high

o-s-r seat belt return slow

rear bushes perished

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,937 miles

no reverse lights clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,464 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have play in

brake ferrules corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

o-s-r beam pattern poor

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arm rear bushes have play in

brake ferrules corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

o-s-r beam pattern poor

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,052 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,909 miles

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)

nsr tyre side wall heavily scuffed

spare tyre 2 mm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,909 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre side wall heavily scuffed

spare tyre 2 mm

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,710 miles

front brake pads worn low

front subframe, rear bushes poor condition

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre badly prished

nearside windscreen wiper ends split

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low

front subframe, rear bushes poor condition

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre badly prished

nearside windscreen wiper ends split

Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and worn/perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and worn/perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,670 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,804 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 19,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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WG55 KPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG55 KPO, 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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WG55 KPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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