2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MW05 VZX
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 60,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1991cc
MW05 VZX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 60,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MW05 VZX Mileage History
- 26/06/20089,950 mi
- 04/06/200916,110 mi+6,160 mi
- 30/06/201022,266 mi+6,156 mi
- 28/06/201127,449 mi+5,183 mi
- 25/06/201232,226 mi+4,777 mi
- 14/06/201336,058 mi+3,832 mi
- 14/06/201336,058 mi
- 30/06/201439,747 mi+3,689 mi
- 30/06/201439,748 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/201542,008 mi+2,260 mi
- 26/06/201542,008 mi
- 23/06/201643,836 mi+1,828 mi
- 20/06/201745,480 mi+1,644 mi
- 26/06/201847,002 mi+1,522 mi
- 18/06/201948,552 mi+1,550 mi
- 21/05/202048,891 mi+339 mi
- 27/05/202048,892 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/202152,048 mi+3,156 mi
- 20/05/202257,097 mi+5,049 mi
- 25/05/202257,099 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/202359,000 mi+1,901 mi
- 23/05/202359,000 mi
- 20/05/202460,091 mi+1,091 mi
- 30/07/202560,988 mi+897 mi
Average of roughly 2,986 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 VZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sportage (MW05 VZX) between June 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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