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WU55 EDO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,211 mi
Last recorded106,211 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,211 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front Slight judder from steering when turning

Front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low.strong advise.recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 106,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken and showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn.strong advise.recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low.strong advise.recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,954 miles

Advanced corrosion to tow bar

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Engine oil low

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear difference (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Part of seat belt missing (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion to tow bar

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Engine oil low

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear difference (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,578 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,376 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,139 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,139 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,261 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,842 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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WU55 EDO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 WU55 EDO, 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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WU55 EDO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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