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WP05 KSX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 KSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 175,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,125 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,865 miles

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

prop shaft niosey no sign of any play or movement

Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 140,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,253 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,826 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 79,942 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,654 miles

both rear tyres are startin g to wear on very outer edges

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,066 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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WP05 KSX 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 83.3%.

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 WP05 KSX, 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

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What year was WP05 KSX registered?

WP05 KSX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is WP05 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 KSX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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