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EA55 JDF

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JDF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 124,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,790 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,300 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,294 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 119,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,535 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 89,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,779 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 32,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,526 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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EA55 JDF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA55 JDF, 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 EA55 JDF registered?

EA55 JDF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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