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DU56 WYR

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,326 mi
Last recorded157,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WYR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 157,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 157,326 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 146,786 miles

Exhaust Flexi Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Tank Has Slight Residue Around Of Fuel Substance

Fail 1 May 2019 146,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (INSECURE) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Flexi Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R (235/60R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Tank Has Slight Residue Around Of Fuel Substance

Pass 1 May 2018 131,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 131,942 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,469 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2015 100,867 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,967 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,135 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,128 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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DU56 WYR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU56 WYR, 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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DU56 WYR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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