2005 KIA Sportage 2.7L Petrol · WX55 YKM
2005 KIA Sportage (2.7L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 142,807 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX55 YKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 142,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX55 YKM 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 (WX55 YKM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WX55 YKM Mileage History
- 17/10/2023124,424 mi
- 21/10/2024136,208 mi+11,784 mi
- 22/10/2024136,210 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2025142,806 mi+6,596 mi
- 20/10/2025142,807 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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