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DG56 DVU

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,514 mi
Last recorded74,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,881 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps affected slightly . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,604 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,604 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,716 miles

Coil spring corroded Some slight corrosion to all springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,993 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,577 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 55,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,167 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Offside Front track rod end showing signs of leaking grease, no splits or damage found.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - 235/60/16 NSR inner shoulder out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 44,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mounting bearing (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,745 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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DG56 DVU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG56 DVU, 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 DG56 DVU registered?

DG56 DVU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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