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EJ55 SXB

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,864 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,777 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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EJ55 SXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ55 SXB, 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 EJ55 SXB registered?

EJ55 SXB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is EJ55 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 SXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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