2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · BF05 FZJ
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 153,945 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 FZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 153,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 FZJ 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 (BF05 FZJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BF05 FZJ Mileage History
- 17/05/2023143,620 mi
- 09/05/2024147,553 mi+3,933 mi
- 13/05/2025151,097 mi+3,544 mi
- 13/05/2026153,945 mi+2,848 mi
- 14/05/2026153,945 mi
Average of roughly 3,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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