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YS55 GJE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,422 mi
Last recorded137,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,654 miles

Emissions not tested leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 103,141 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 103,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,515 miles

eml on

engine covers fitted

wipers split ends

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,518 miles

front brake discs rusty on inside faces

n/s front lower arm bush split

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,819 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,722 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,742 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,049 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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YS55 GJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS55 GJE, 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 YS55 GJE registered?

YS55 GJE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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