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DK56 FVZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 FVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 51,738 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,181 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 9,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 6,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,510 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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DK56 FVZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK56 FVZ, 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 DK56 FVZ registered?

DK56 FVZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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