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PJ55 RYD

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,207 mi
Last recorded113,207 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 113,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,104 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop Shaft Rubber Coupling Cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit. O/S Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 106,103 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S Bottom Ball Joint Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn N/S Bottom Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop Shaft Rubber Coupling Cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit. O/S Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,683 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R Disc Corroded And Pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,630 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link Top Dust Cover Split (2.2.C.1c)

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened N/S/F Front Wishbone. Rubber Detached From Metal (2.4.F.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S/F Headlight No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) O/S/F Brake Pipe Twisted And Chaffing On Bracket (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R Disc Corroded And Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,920 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 RYD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYD, 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 RYD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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