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DN55 BKJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,854 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,824 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,416 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,620 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,867 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 18,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DN55 BKJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN55 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN55 BKJ registered?

DN55 BKJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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