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WJ56 SXP

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,285 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,557 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs corroded

Slight wear in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,160 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,107 miles

Offside front wiper blade is worn

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2009 21,705 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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WJ56 SXP is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WJ56 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

WJ56 SXP is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is WJ56 SXP safe to buy?

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