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KW55 ULE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ULE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,015 miles

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 114,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyres cracking no signs of cords shown

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyres cracking no signs of cords shown

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,714 miles

Advise the battery terminals are heavily corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,012 miles

rear tyres 3mm in places

Fail 23 Jan 2015 79,012 miles

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres 3mm in places

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs scored

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,711 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,978 miles

Offside Front 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 ULE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW55 ULE, 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 KW55 ULE registered?

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

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