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J44 PEM

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 136,868 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 136,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 136,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 134,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 125,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 119,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 103,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 87,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,381 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,452 miles

N/S/F lower suspention arm front bush starting to de-laminate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,995 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,995 miles

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

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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J44 PEM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J44 PEM, 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 J44 PEM registered?

J44 PEM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is J44 PEM safe to buy?

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