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SS55 TAF

2026 Kia Sportage

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,006 mi
Last recorded59,006 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 TAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,197 miles

chip in windscreen

tpms light illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2023 47,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 44,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 40,680 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both registration plates spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min thickness (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min thickness (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 33,303 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 33,298 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SS55 TAF is a 2026 Kia Sportage in Blue. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SS55 TAF, 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 0 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SS55 TAF registered?

SS55 TAF is a 2026 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2026.

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