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EF55 KZX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 116,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,877 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Wishbone front inner bush excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,533 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,485 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,056 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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EF55 KZX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF55 KZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 KZX registered?

EF55 KZX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is EF55 KZX safe to buy?

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