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EN55 XRM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XRM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tail gate damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb .RS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb.RS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,542 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,566 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 12,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,508 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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EN55 XRM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN55 XRM, 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 EN55 XRM registered?

EN55 XRM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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