2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AF55 XAX
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 164,196 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF55 XAX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2022
- 164,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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AF55 XAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (AF55 XAX) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced around”; “Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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