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OW55 PVT

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 PVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded around the rear subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded around subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 137,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Full exhaust system getting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,342 miles

exhaust systemcorroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,373 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,371 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,229 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on otter wall

Offside Rear cracking on otter wall

Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,227 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 rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking on otter wall

Offside Rear cracking on otter wall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,207 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,591 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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OW55 PVT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OW55 PVT, 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 OW55 PVT registered?

OW55 PVT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is OW55 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 PVT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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