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WN56 PNJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 PNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,722 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake only just passed requirements

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,448 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,447 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,615 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,267 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 PNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PNJ, 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 PNJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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