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WK55 GMO

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 140,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,904 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 126,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,800 miles

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

rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,720 miles

rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,519 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,759 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,135 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,343 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,343 miles

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

Nearside 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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WK55 GMO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WK55 GMO, 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 WK55 GMO registered?

WK55 GMO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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