2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CA05 FBB
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 152,069 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA05 FBB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 152,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA05 FBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (CA05 FBB) between June 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
CA05 FBB Mileage History
- 23/06/200837,297 mi
- 25/06/200950,230 mi+12,933 mi
- 25/06/200950,230 mi
- 04/08/201057,935 mi+7,705 mi
- 30/07/201165,845 mi+7,910 mi
- 10/08/201166,004 mi+159 mi
- 30/07/201272,763 mi+6,759 mi
- 27/07/201378,360 mi+5,597 mi
- 01/08/201378,360 mi
- 05/07/201485,331 mi+6,971 mi
- 12/07/201485,463 mi+132 mi
- 09/03/201589,289 mi+3,826 mi
- 01/02/201691,612 mi+2,323 mi
- 25/01/2017101,259 mi+9,647 mi
- 27/01/2018111,815 mi+10,556 mi
- 22/01/2019122,177 mi+10,362 mi
- 09/01/2020130,777 mi+8,600 mi
- 20/01/2020130,843 mi+66 mi
- 12/01/2021134,112 mi+3,269 mi
- 12/01/2021134,112 mi
- 18/01/2022139,393 mi+5,281 mi
- 31/01/2022139,455 mi+62 mi
- 17/01/2023147,607 mi+8,152 mi
- 01/02/2024152,069 mi+4,462 mi
- 01/02/2024152,069 mi
Average of roughly 7,353 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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