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AJ55 WOU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

alternator belt worn

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

alternator belt worn

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,415 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,455 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 80,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sample pipe adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,902 miles

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

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)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,563 miles

Front nearside wiper split and offside wiper blade distorted and starting to split.

Some corrosion on inner faces of rear discs.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,403 miles

Front discs worn

Surface corrossion on rear discs

Very slight tear in n/s wiperblade

Pass 3 Jan 2009 28,046 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 WOU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

AJ55 WOU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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