2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · LB55 NFZ
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 25,169 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 NFZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 25,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 NFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (LB55 NFZ) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB55 NFZ Mileage History
- 20/11/20088,362 mi
- 28/11/20099,678 mi+1,316 mi
- 26/11/201010,094 mi+416 mi
- 24/11/201110,746 mi+652 mi
- 26/11/201211,579 mi+833 mi
- 30/11/201313,013 mi+1,434 mi
- 15/11/201414,114 mi+1,101 mi
- 28/11/201515,624 mi+1,510 mi
- 28/11/201515,624 mi
- 30/11/201617,130 mi+1,506 mi
- 30/11/201617,130 mi
- 25/11/201718,426 mi+1,296 mi
- 27/11/201819,254 mi+828 mi
- 28/11/201920,535 mi+1,281 mi
- 28/11/201920,535 mi
- 25/11/202021,146 mi+611 mi
- 25/11/202021,146 mi
- 27/11/202121,744 mi+598 mi
- 28/11/202222,193 mi+449 mi
- 16/11/202322,706 mi+513 mi
- 18/11/202424,116 mi+1,410 mi
- 19/11/202424,116 mi
- 28/11/202525,169 mi+1,053 mi
Average of roughly 987 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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