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EN55 XRO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,500 mi
Last recorded89,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XRO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 89,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak From Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 80,691 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak From Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 77,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Has a Small Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 67,336 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2016 63,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 59,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,483 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk cover broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,234 miles

O/S/F Fog lamp not working and loose.N/S/F Tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,788 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,280 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 XRO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRO, 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 EN55 XRO registered?

EN55 XRO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 February 2006.

Is EN55 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 XRO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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