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DE55 GZK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,689 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,623 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 wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,623 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)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,467 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,553 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,990 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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DE55 GZK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE55 GZK, 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 DE55 GZK registered?

DE55 GZK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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