2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · LB05 WPM
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 115,145 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 WPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 115,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 WPM 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 (LB05 WPM) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached unit insecure (4.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LB05 WPM Mileage History
- 23/11/2021111,533 mi
- 24/11/2021111,533 mi
- 21/11/2022113,969 mi+2,436 mi
- 26/11/2022113,970 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/2023115,145 mi+1,175 mi
Average of roughly 1,941 miles per year across 5 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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