MOT Status
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167,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing both track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs in poor condition
rear brake discs in very poor condition
front brake discs in poor condition
rear brake discs in very poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 VTL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?
ST55 VTL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2006.
Is ST55 VTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST55 VTL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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