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PJ55 DBZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,123 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plated cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - forward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both track rod end boots leaking grease past bottom clip

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis - corroded near to brake flexi join area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded - especially at main body mount areas

Fail 4 Mar 2020 107,123 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed near to main axle body mount and anti roll bar D bush mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis corroded/holed near to brake flexi join area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed near to main axle body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm corroded and snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plated cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - forward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both track rod end boots leaking grease past bottom clip

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis - corroded near to brake flexi join area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded - especially at main body mount areas

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 102,099 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,152 miles

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

emissions tested on petrol

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy coupling rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,714 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,354 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,184 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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PJ55 DBZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ55 DBZ, 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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PJ55 DBZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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