2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AR05 DCZ
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 140,341 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 DCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 140,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR05 DCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (AR05 DCZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
AR05 DCZ Mileage History
- 18/04/2023116,884 mi
- 27/04/2024124,116 mi+7,232 mi
- 12/04/2025131,702 mi+7,586 mi
- 21/04/2026140,341 mi+8,639 mi
- 21/04/2026140,341 mi
Average of roughly 7,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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