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WV56 JZL

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,926 mi
Last recorded127,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 JZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 127,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in mud

Fail 11 Apr 2022 122,756 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in mud

Pass 13 Apr 2021 115,604 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 111,101 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 111,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,577 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,858 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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WV56 JZL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV56 JZL, 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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WV56 JZL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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