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WJ06 NRU

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,339 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, on inside and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 129,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, on inside and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,829 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak deferential has a slight leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,212 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,297 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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WJ06 NRU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ06 NRU, 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 WJ06 NRU registered?

WJ06 NRU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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