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ST55 KUO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KUO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 94,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,605 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking by cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,942 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 75,942 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak affecting readings (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush broken away from pin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush broken away from pin (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear, corroded until very thin (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 75,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe clamp corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Feul filler pipe clamp corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2014 67,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 64,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,770 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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ST55 KUO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 ST55 KUO, 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 ST55 KUO registered?

ST55 KUO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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