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HG55 XKP

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,622 mi
Last recorded152,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 152,622 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 152,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 152,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 139,028 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 122,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,653 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,468 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Fail 13 Jun 2016 85,468 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,247 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,247 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,886 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HG55 XKP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG55 XKP, 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 HG55 XKP registered?

HG55 XKP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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