2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,124 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    68 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension44.3%
  2. Lights & electrics29.1%
  3. Brakes23.9%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.0%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2005 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,124 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).