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DE55 UZM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,597 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,237 miles

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,296 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,975 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,183 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,581 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,581 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,000 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,865 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 UZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

DE55 UZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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