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WN56 GXT

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 GXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,506 miles

Brake performance not tested due to subframe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor obstructing view and can not be secured (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened this component is dangerous excessively corroded in multiple areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light casing damaged

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded / worn and perished bushes

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded / worn

Rear wiper defective

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,269 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

centre /rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,687 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)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,687 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 76,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,466 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,257 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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WN56 GXT is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WN56 GXT, 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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WN56 GXT is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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