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NY55 WBL

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,882 mi
Last recorded162,882 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 WBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 149,275 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,170 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,919 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (1.9.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 25,227 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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NY55 WBL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NY55 WBL, 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 NY55 WBL registered?

NY55 WBL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is NY55 WBL safe to buy?

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