CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM55 OWJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,767 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,052 miles

slight cracking inbetween the treads of the fronts and nearside rear tyres.

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM55 OWJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM55 OWJ, 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 FM55 OWJ?

You can check the full history of FM55 OWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM55 OWJ registered?

FM55 OWJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is FM55 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 OWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM55 OWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM55 OWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.