The KIA SPORTAGE (2005-08) 5DR SUV 2WD 2.0 XE is a practical, five-door compact SUV from an era when family-friendly high-riding cars were becoming popular in Britain. Its front-wheel-drive layout suits ordinary road use, while the raised seating and roomy shape offer a useful alternative to a conventional family hatchback or estate. The mycarcheck.com sample is small: three checks covered three VINs, so figures are context rather than a market-wide verdict. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,200, mileage of 131,000, annual use of 7,000 miles and around 3.7 previous keepers. This points to an affordable older SUV, where condition and history matter. Five doors and raised seating make it handy for families, couples or commuters needing an easy-to-enter car for errands. Against rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, this Sportage delivers practical SUV appeal at modest used-car prices; inspect its history and condition closely.