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FM55 PJJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,115 mi
Last recorded77,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,115 miles

Front brake discs worn corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

exhaust blowing and corroded but as passed emmisions

handbrake long travel

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs worn corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

exhaust blowing and corroded but as passed emmisions

handbrake long travel

Pass 20 Jul 2019 61,739 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 61,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 50,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,663 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,883 miles

scratches n/s/f & rear bumpers/ o/s/f tyre getting close to limit/ under body under sealed

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,461 miles

2x nails in n/s/r tyre

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroded , slight oil leak , n/s/r locking wheel nut cover missing ,

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,250 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the edges.

Pass 27 May 2009 25,873 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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FM55 PJJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM55 PJJ, 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 FM55 PJJ registered?

FM55 PJJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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