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J444 GLH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,125 mi
Last recorded174,125 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GLH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 174,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 167,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 167,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 162,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 162,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 159,147 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2016 159,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 158,413 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 152,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip lose (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 151,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor (8.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 141,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,121 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,031 miles

Vehicle running to clean to register on the emmissions machine so no print provided

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,538 miles

Unable to provide emmision print. Vehicle running to cleen to register

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,373 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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J444 GLH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J444 GLH, 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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J444 GLH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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