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KW55 YXZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,679 mi
Last recorded124,679 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,679 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,219 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,802 miles

All brake discs corroded and generally poor condition reccomend attention

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

N/S/R Tyre is punctured

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

auxillary drive belt perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 58,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,250 miles

rear discs surface corroded.

slight play to both front lower arm rear bushes.

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 YXZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

KW55 YXZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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