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EY55 BYO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,384 mi
Last recorded169,384 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 169,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 167,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 160,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 154,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 154,678 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,757 miles

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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EY55 BYO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 BYO, 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 EY55 BYO registered?

EY55 BYO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EY55 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 BYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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