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K55 LJG

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,704 mi
Last recorded106,704 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 LJG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,780 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,113 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,531 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,306 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,957 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge and cracking in tread

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge and cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,263 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,175 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 53,172 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,230 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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K55 LJG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K55 LJG, 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 K55 LJG registered?

K55 LJG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 November 2006.

Is K55 LJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 LJG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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