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WU06 ZZC

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,424 mi
Last recorded118,424 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 ZZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear chassis had lots of welding and heavy undersealed

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear chassis had lots of welding and heavy undersealed

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,002 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,126 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,540 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,196 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 30,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,421 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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WU06 ZZC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU06 ZZC, 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 WU06 ZZC registered?

WU06 ZZC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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