MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside rear anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached offside and nearside (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box, deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/body member in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in place,,,tread perished and cracking,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft joint, corroded/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advance travel, parking brake lever
no engine oil showing on dip stick,, recommend attention ASAP
sill covers fitted, limiting view
tested, in wet conditions
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perished and cracking 2mm in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear body/chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise, parking brake lever travel
prop shaft, front UJ joint, signs of wear/corrosion
retested in wet weather conditions
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perished and cracking 2mm in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear body/chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise, parking brake lever travel
prop shaft, front UJ joint, signs of wear/corrosion
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear body/chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear, iner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted, limitng view
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping affect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear body/chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear, iner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
no engine oil showing on dip stick,, 2 litres of oil put in before carrying out emissions test
sill covers fitted, limitng view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)
sill covers fitted,, limiting view
Emissions not tested no engine oil showing on dip stick (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mounting rubber excessively deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick verging on metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend attention (3.6.G.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping affect,, recommend replace ASAP (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum recommend check/attention (2.3.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces ,,recommend replace (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted,, limiting view
engine oil not showing on dip stick
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SB55 TXL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SB55 TXL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SB55 TXL?
You can check the full history of SB55 TXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SB55 TXL registered?
SB55 TXL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 January 2006.
Is SB55 TXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB55 TXL shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SB55 TXL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB55 TXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.