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EX56 PJO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 PJO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,078 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,437 miles

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,752 miles

High level stop light in/op

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

High level stop light in/op

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 50,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,531 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

only 2 out of 6 washer jets working correctly

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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EX56 PJO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX56 PJO, 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 EX56 PJO registered?

EX56 PJO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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