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AJ55 JPY

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,622 mi
Last recorded155,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,622 miles

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

Front Winter and summer tyre paired on the same axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 155,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Winter and summer tyre paired on the same axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 144,996 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 144,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 123,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,969 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 64,232 miles

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

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

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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AJ55 JPY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 JPY, 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 AJ55 JPY registered?

AJ55 JPY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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