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KW55 UKE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 UKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,593 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside & offside rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Central Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing incomplete (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe rear flexi has slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KW55 UKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW55 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW55 UKE registered?

KW55 UKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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