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ST55 VTL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VTL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,462 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,589 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 165,589 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 162,358 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 162,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 159,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 159,362 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 155,891 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 152,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 152,247 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,205 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,205 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,768 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,768 miles

Steering locking device missing both track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,686 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,902 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,314 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,709 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 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.

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