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AJ55 URH

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,438 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

power steering vibration through steering wheel

under shield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,425 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Under tray loose

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 102,362 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,601 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,889 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 72,565 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,565 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,415 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 63,923 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,408 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges & has a cut in the tread

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,855 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 URH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 URH, 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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AJ55 URH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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