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DU56 DXX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,347 mi
Last recorded52,347 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 52,347 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 49,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & deep splits (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole by front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole by front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & deep splits (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 49,294 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,277 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,573 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear number plate deteriorated but can still be read

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,012 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,142 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 35,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU56 DXX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DU56 DXX, 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 DU56 DXX registered?

DU56 DXX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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