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EA56 WTW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,809 mi
Last recorded167,809 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WTW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 167,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 158,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,578 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 150,578 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 146,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on and cut on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 146,136 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated on letters. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on and cut on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 137,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 123,218 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2017 123,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,356 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres close to wear indicator bars

Pass 1 May 2014 90,766 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 90,766 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 70,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,305 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,407 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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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EA56 WTW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EA56 WTW, 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 EA56 WTW registered?

EA56 WTW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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