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ST55 VTM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,396 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of diff mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 95,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 90,099 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 90,099 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osr (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osf arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' drivers sun visor can not be secured in the upright position (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,385 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 10 May 2012 60,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,890 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 52,889 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,000 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 VTM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

ST55 VTM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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