2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DV55 EFK
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 143,579 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV55 EFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 143,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 EFK 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 (DV55 EFK) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
DV55 EFK Mileage History
- 22/12/2021190,828 mi
- 30/09/2022193,027 mi+2,199 mi
- 30/09/2022193,027 mi
- 28/09/2023196,842 mi+3,815 mi
- 12/05/2025143,579 mi-53,263 mi
Average of roughly -13,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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