The road tax status for HY55 VFS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for HY55 VFS?

The MOT for HY55 VFS is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of HY55 VFS?

The recorded mileage for HY55 VFS is 134,085 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HY55 VFS ULEZ compliant?

No, HY55 VFS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · HY55 VFS

HY55 VFS

2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 134,085 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin: 2005 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 134,085 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1991cc

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HY55 VFS Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
134,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)

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HY55 VFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 00:41

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (HY55 VFS) between February 2009 and December 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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HY55 VFS Mileage History

04/02/200931,670 mi
04/02/200931,670 mi
03/03/201038,605 mi+6,935 mi
03/03/201038,605 mi
16/03/201142,926 mi+4,321 mi
17/03/201142,926 mi
07/03/201251,353 mi+8,427 mi
28/02/201356,286 mi+4,933 mi
28/02/201356,286 mi
22/02/201462,435 mi+6,149 mi
07/03/201462,800 mi+365 mi
19/01/201563,152 mi+352 mi
19/01/201563,152 mi
06/01/201673,673 mi+10,521 mi
06/01/201673,673 mi
15/05/201787,710 mi+14,037 mi
15/05/201787,710 mi
14/05/201895,700 mi+7,990 mi
15/05/201895,708 mi+8 mi
07/05/2019102,722 mi+7,014 mi
05/11/2020111,089 mi+8,367 mi
06/11/2020111,094 mi+5 mi
05/01/2022115,941 mi+4,847 mi
04/01/2023119,987 mi+4,046 mi
06/12/2023123,908 mi+3,921 mi
07/12/2023123,912 mi+4 mi
08/01/2025131,993 mi+8,081 mi
16/12/2025134,081 mi+2,088 mi
19/12/2025134,085 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 6,070 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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