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WU56 ZFY

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,889 mi
Last recorded170,889 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 ZFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,889 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 167,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 167,493 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 149,897 miles

offside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

offside rear light unit

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,400 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)

diesel smoke test too clean to trigger machine

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2014 128,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

diesel smoke test too clean to trigger machine

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,208 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZFY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFY, 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 WU56 ZFY registered?

WU56 ZFY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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