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WJ56 SWX

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SWX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 117,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,713 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges and fixings corroded

mil light intermittent

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake rubbing slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sun visor storage position weak

exhaust flanges and fixings corroded--dpf pipe fittings corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake rubbing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 84,022 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 76,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,779 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 69,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,983 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ56 SWX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ56 SWX, 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 WJ56 SWX registered?

WJ56 SWX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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