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KS55 VNY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 138,400 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,184 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded, slight blow flexi pipe

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside rear bumper, metal mount corroded

Offside front CV gaiter perished

Offside rear tyre worn, out of shape & nail in inner egde

Rear wiper arm damaged

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Damaged sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded, slight blow flexi pipe

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside rear bumper, metal mount corroded

Offside front CV gaiter perished

Offside rear tyre worn, out of shape & nail in inner egde

Rear wiper arm damaged

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,653 miles

both front ball joint dust covers slightly perished

engine oil leak

exhaust systems corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear anti roll bar link joints has slight play

o/s front outer c/v gater perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,853 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

exhaust blowing slightly rear joints

front and rear brake discs corroded and liped

o/s front outer c/v boot perished slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2018 112,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

exhaust blowing slightly rear joints

front and rear brake discs corroded and liped

o/s front outer c/v boot perished slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,565 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from flexi pipe

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 101,565 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust slightly blowing from flexi pipe

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,545 miles

fornt brakes worn 50% or more

nearside rear has child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fornt brakes worn 50% or more

nearside rear has child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front bottom ball joint dust coveres cracking and perished

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged and corroded slightly

n/s rear tyre slightly perished and cracking and side wall damaged

slight play on n/s front anti roll bar link bars

small stone chip front screen zone A and B

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,022 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 43,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,354 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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KS55 VNY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS55 VNY, 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 KS55 VNY registered?

KS55 VNY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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