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CU56 DFV

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 DFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,022 miles

engine management lamp on

offside & nearside rear inner sills corroding

slight play to offside & nearside front inner anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on

offside & nearside rear inner sills corroding

slight play to offside & nearside front inner anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,989 miles

Offside Rear tyre air pressure low

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars in tread 235/60/r16 100h

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt fallen off and just hanging (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolts lose (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre air pressure low

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars in tread 235/60/r16 100h

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,093 miles

emissions not tested dpf fitted

rear tyres low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,400 miles

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

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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CU56 DFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 CU56 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU56 DFV registered?

CU56 DFV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is CU56 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 DFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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