2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DS05 HLW
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 141,437 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 HLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 141,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 HLW 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 (DS05 HLW) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
DS05 HLW Mileage History
- 22/02/2023129,343 mi
- 28/02/2024132,655 mi+3,312 mi
- 01/05/2024132,664 mi+9 mi
- 27/05/2025136,860 mi+4,196 mi
- 29/05/2026141,437 mi+4,577 mi
Average of roughly 3,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
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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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