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CE56 EXS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,817 mi
Last recorded113,817 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 113,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 89,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,595 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has been hot

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has been hot

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but not effecting operation of belt

rear pads unevenly wearing on inspection advise brake strip down and check

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but not effecting operation of belt

eml lamp illuminated

rear pads unevenly wearing on inspection advise brake strip down and check

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,911 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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CE56 EXS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE56 EXS, 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 CE56 EXS registered?

CE56 EXS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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