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DN55 BKE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2026 82,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2025 79,251 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chaasis corroded subframe mounts + both sides outer sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chaasis corroded subframe mounts + both sides outer sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 76,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,765 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,770 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,770 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,744 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

OFFSIDE TOP HOUSING PLAY FRONT

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,566 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,893 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,621 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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DN55 BKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DN55 BKE, 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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DN55 BKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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