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DU56 DYS

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,784 mi
Last recorded142,784 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 142,784 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody/subframe waxoiled/undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2022 142,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 138,441 miles

Front o/s and n/s

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,598 miles

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front exhaust flexy requires attention soon

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,638 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,806 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,703 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,107 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,107 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,501 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,209 miles

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 DYS is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DYS, 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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DU56 DYS is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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