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MD55 KSF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 KSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front subframe damaged o/s

Fail 10 Oct 2023 117,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to pull belt out (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage very damp pump area (2.1.5 (a))

boot struts very weak

front engine subframe damaged o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,057 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,661 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded sligthly

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,687 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,925 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,925 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,729 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,557 miles

Advise: all tyres getting low on tread.

Avise:near side rear seat belt not checked. child seat fitted.

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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MD55 KSF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MD55 KSF, 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 MD55 KSF registered?

MD55 KSF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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