2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MM55 CVV
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 133,517 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 CVV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 133,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (MM55 CVV) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
MM55 CVV Mileage History
- 17/12/200830,526 mi
- 17/12/200942,376 mi+11,850 mi
- 17/12/200942,376 mi
- 17/12/201049,633 mi+7,257 mi
- 22/12/201158,540 mi+8,907 mi
- 14/01/201258,855 mi+315 mi
- 08/01/201364,735 mi+5,880 mi
- 09/01/201469,305 mi+4,570 mi
- 13/01/201574,449 mi+5,144 mi
- 14/12/201579,840 mi+5,391 mi
- 15/12/201579,844 mi+4 mi
- 11/01/201785,477 mi+5,633 mi
- 09/01/201891,878 mi+6,401 mi
- 04/01/201998,514 mi+6,636 mi
- 07/01/2020105,079 mi+6,565 mi
- 14/01/2021109,507 mi+4,428 mi
- 18/01/2022115,124 mi+5,617 mi
- 23/01/2023120,397 mi+5,273 mi
- 09/01/2024124,652 mi+4,255 mi
- 21/01/2025129,678 mi+5,026 mi
- 21/01/2026133,517 mi+3,839 mi
Average of roughly 6,025 miles per year across 21 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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