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FM05 OBS

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 117,248 miles on the clock, averaging 4,881 miles per year, well 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 OBS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,781
Average per year4,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 OBS 32k53k74k96k117k '08'26'19

Check FM05 OBS

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,248 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage104,467 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage102,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage96,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage87,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage80,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage74,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,435 miles
PASS
Mileage72,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage70,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage65,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage60,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,369 miles
PASS
Mileage57,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage53,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage48,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage42,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage39,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage31,737 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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D4EA

Camshaft and cams

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OBS
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 OBS

What car is FM05 OBS?

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

What is the mileage of FM05 OBS?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 OBS was 117,248 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 OBS passed its MOT?

FM05 OBS has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is FM05 OBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 OBS 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 OBS?

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