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CT55 LPV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 56,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 56,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing and noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2025 44,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 44,327 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,321 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 42,321 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,355 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,278 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 28,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 12,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,146 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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CT55 LPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT55 LPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CT55 LPV registered?

CT55 LPV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is CT55 LPV safe to buy?

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