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JB54 WFS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,868 mi
Last recorded134,868 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB54 WFS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 132,648 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and right sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Split pin missing left ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,898 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 111,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,363 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,122 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,732 miles

Removed sat nav cradle from screen and air freshener from interior mirror

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,620 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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JB54 WFS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JB54 WFS, 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 JB54 WFS registered?

JB54 WFS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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