2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · RE05 FSS
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 107,181 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 FSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 107,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 FSS 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 (RE05 FSS) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RE05 FSS Mileage History
- 01/10/202199,414 mi
- 29/09/2022103,121 mi+3,707 mi
- 04/10/2022103,122 mi+1 mi
- 28/09/2023107,181 mi+4,059 mi
- 28/09/2023107,181 mi
Average of roughly 3,902 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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