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RA55 EKR

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 EKR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,994 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front TYRE LOW AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,991 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working none (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front TYRE LOW AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,618 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,803 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,428 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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RA55 EKR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA55 EKR, 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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RA55 EKR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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