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DE56 RSY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,359 mi
Last recorded127,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,359 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 127,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 105,397 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 58,136 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,577 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,022 miles

slight weep of fluid from o/s/f shocker

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,541 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 27,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DE56 RSY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE56 RSY, 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 DE56 RSY registered?

DE56 RSY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is DE56 RSY safe to buy?

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