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ET55 KJX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 KJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 105,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 105,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2011 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2011 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,308 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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ET55 KJX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET55 KJX, 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

How do I check the history of ET55 KJX?

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What year was ET55 KJX registered?

ET55 KJX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is ET55 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 KJX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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