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MD55 VLC

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 126,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (not repairable) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,609 miles

Bonnet release cable broken from catch but can still be opened with ease, functions

Nearside Rear Tyre low, Near Legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Passenger belt webbing has slight cut but not weakened

Rear Exhaust has Minor leak of gases, Corrosion in places but not excessive

Rear suspension bushes have slight play but not excessive, Also Nearside Front Suspension bush has slight play worn

springs Rusty All round

Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,604 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet release cable broken from catch but can still be opened with ease, functions

Nearside Rear Tyre low, Near Legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Passenger belt webbing has slight cut but not weakened

Rear suspension bushes have slight play but not excessive, Also Nearside Front Suspension bush has slight play worn

springs Rusty All round

Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,042 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak failed CO Test 2nd fast idle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount, Creaking Noisy, Also has to much play up / down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BONNET CATCH BROKEN BUT STILL CAN BE OPENED

Coil Springs Corroded

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

Rear suspension Bushes inners worn have slight play

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,668 miles

drivers front wishbone/front bush has slight tear

steering rack has slight weep of fluid

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

drivers front wishbone/front bush has slight tear

steering rack has slight weep of fluid

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,450 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,816 miles

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

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

advise air bag warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,069 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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MD55 VLC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MD55 VLC, 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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MD55 VLC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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