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SK06 WYJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,713 mi
Last recorded114,713 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt catch casing damaged but seat belt still working

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 99,522 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt catch casing damaged but seat belt still working

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,483 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,421 miles

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,416 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,552 miles

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

both rear brakediscs heavily corroded. (will soon need attention)

emission test not recorded as engine is too clean.

unable to fully inspect front to rear brakepipes above fuel tank.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,376 miles

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

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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SK06 WYJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK06 WYJ, 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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SK06 WYJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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