2005 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SB05 ODT
2005 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 108,087 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 ODT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2025
- 108,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 ODT 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 (SB05 ODT) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.95 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH DOUBLE LAYER (two character colour) (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (”.
SB05 ODT Mileage History
- 12/09/2022100,542 mi
- 11/09/2023101,090 mi+548 mi
- 14/09/2023101,090 mi
- 28/08/2024104,040 mi+2,950 mi
- 24/09/2025108,087 mi+4,047 mi
Average of roughly 2,487 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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