2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · BU05 BXL
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,957 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU05 BXL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
- 89,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU05 BXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (BU05 BXL) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2022 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
BU05 BXL Mileage History
- 02/08/202289,957 mi
- 02/08/202289,957 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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