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WU56 GMX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,598 mi
Last recorded152,598 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 GMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 152,598 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,002 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 146,890 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,088 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 137,083 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,999 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 127,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,249 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,144 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,419 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,335 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,846 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,201 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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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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