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WK55 GUU

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

wear and deterioration in both front brake disc

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight perishing to near side front tyre wall.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Oct 2014 55,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight perishing to near side front tyre wall.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,249 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,958 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,958 miles

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

air bag light on

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 GUU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK55 GUU registered?

WK55 GUU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is WK55 GUU safe to buy?

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