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KW55 MGX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,026 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 95,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,797 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 92,797 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 88,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,868 miles

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

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

surface cracks and perish marks in tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,984 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,833 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 74,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,301 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 54,860 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2012 48,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,137 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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KW55 MGX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 KW55 MGX, 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 KW55 MGX registered?

KW55 MGX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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