2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MV55 VRZ
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,940 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VRZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 91,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (MV55 VRZ) between September 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MV55 VRZ Mileage History
- 16/09/200822,674 mi
- 15/09/200927,909 mi+5,235 mi
- 19/10/201034,369 mi+6,460 mi
- 11/10/201140,479 mi+6,110 mi
- 11/10/201140,479 mi
- 11/10/201245,821 mi+5,342 mi
- 17/10/201352,076 mi+6,255 mi
- 17/10/201352,076 mi
- 16/10/201456,808 mi+4,732 mi
- 19/10/201560,868 mi+4,060 mi
- 20/10/201560,868 mi
- 27/10/201665,260 mi+4,392 mi
- 19/10/201769,612 mi+4,352 mi
- 24/10/201769,612 mi
- 19/10/201873,951 mi+4,339 mi
- 29/10/201980,273 mi+6,322 mi
- 29/10/202084,583 mi+4,310 mi
- 25/10/202187,417 mi+2,834 mi
- 26/10/202187,417 mi
- 05/05/202289,072 mi+1,655 mi
- 10/05/202391,920 mi+2,848 mi
- 16/05/202391,940 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,724 miles per year across 22 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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