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AJ55 JRO

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,954 mi
Last recorded130,954 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JRO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,954 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,800 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 122,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,424 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wishbone bushes starting to come un bonded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,773 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 101,738 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,285 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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AJ55 JRO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

AJ55 JRO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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