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FM05 LXT

2005 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1991cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Kia Sportage Diesel 1991cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 144,484 miles on the clock, averaging 7,223 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ea and camshaft and cams.

MOT & Mileage History for FM05 LXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,223

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,484 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 LXT 25k55k85k115k144k '08'25'17

Check FM05 LXT

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage140,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage139,113 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage135,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage128,769 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,741 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage119,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,790 miles
Since last MOT+9,157 miles
PASS
Mileage110,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage100,429 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage92,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage84,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage73,380 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage63,440 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage53,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage45,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage39,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage34,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage26,158 miles
Since last MOT+864 miles
PASS
Mileage25,294 miles

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D4EA

Camshaft and cams

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 LXT

What car is FM05 LXT?

FM05 LXT is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 LXT?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 LXT was 144,484 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 LXT passed its MOT?

FM05 LXT has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2025.

Is FM05 LXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 LXT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM05 LXT?

FM05 LXT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.