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VX55 LWD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 84,467 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 84,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel but not excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 79,824 miles

Brake performance not tested Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 75,634 miles

Center seat belt not checked

Front exhaust flexi in a poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,146 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 35,146 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,267 miles

emissions test carried out but due to low output, no printout available

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,368 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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VX55 LWD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX55 LWD, 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 VX55 LWD registered?

VX55 LWD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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