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DU56 XYX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

58,031 mi
Last recorded58,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Sills rusty/Rear Bumper carrier rotted

Exhaust pipe loose

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 57,413 miles

Front exhaust flex broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 57,413 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flex broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,659 miles

rear bumper mount rotted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper mount rotted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 53,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,432 miles

Front wishbone front bushes split

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 47,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,101 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,101 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,898 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 25,344 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,272 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 21,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 16,238 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted.

slight play in nearside front inner rackend

Fail 12 Sep 2012 13,132 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nail in offside rear tyre.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,132 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

nail in offside rear tyre.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,099 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,755 miles

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)

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 XYX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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