MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at tails (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust flanges at cat corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at tails (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
exhaust flanges at cat corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)
Rear both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil
chassis corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush falling out lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush falling out lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear axle mounting point (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)
Rear both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil
chassis corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted
STEERING RACK HAS A SLIGHT LEAK
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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WU56 GMX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 WU56 GMX, 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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WU56 GMX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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