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WN56 PKU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 PKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,456 miles

Central Rear Diff leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 116,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Diff leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 110,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,397 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 97,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in both rear trailing arm’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,186 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has heavy misting of oil

Fail 13 Jul 2019 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has heavy misting of oil

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,325 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to rack leaking o/s (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,942 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 70,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,947 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,700 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 PKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WN56 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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