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XLZ 3002

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3002
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,486 miles

General Cassis Corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,818 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

diesel leek

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,759 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,538 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,538 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,631 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,631 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,620 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2010 31,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,692 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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XLZ 3002 is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLZ 3002, 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 XLZ 3002 registered?

XLZ 3002 is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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