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WV56 LHJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,984 mi
Last recorded147,984 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 134,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,347 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,340 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 LHJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV56 LHJ, 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 WV56 LHJ registered?

WV56 LHJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WV56 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 LHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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