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EF55 RYZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 RYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,110 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,002 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,724 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,966 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,966 miles

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

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside 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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EF55 RYZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF55 RYZ, 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 EF55 RYZ registered?

EF55 RYZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EF55 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 RYZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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