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KB55 HAX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 HAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,449 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff , power steering and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff , power steering and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 136,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , power steering and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on suspension components , undersealed

park brake travel at lever

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,163 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components front and rear , undersealed

park brake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,665 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on suspension components . undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,620 miles

advice rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2022 122,536 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advice rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2021 118,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 113,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 113,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,670 miles

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inner edge centre 3/4 close to limmit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,376 miles

engine coverts & under trays fitted

rear washers in-op

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine coverts & under trays fitted

rear washers in-op

Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,934 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,513 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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KB55 HAX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KB55 HAX, 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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KB55 HAX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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