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EJ56 XGW

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,850 mi
Last recorded198,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 XGW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 198,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 198,802 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lamba high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 103,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 94,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,196 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,414 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,482 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,162 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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EJ56 XGW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ56 XGW, 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 EJ56 XGW registered?

EJ56 XGW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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