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WP06 VWM

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,688 mi
Last recorded154,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 VWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,688 miles

OSF INNER LOWER ARM INNER BUSH

REAR SUSPENTION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2023 154,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

OSF INNER LOWER ARM INNER BUSH

REAR SUSPENTION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2022 153,621 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 153,621 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 150,874 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 150,860 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2020 149,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 144,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,495 miles

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 26 Jul 2016 100,723 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,723 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,623 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,160 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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WP06 VWM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WP06 VWM, 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 WP06 VWM registered?

WP06 VWM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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