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EA56 AKV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 AKV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 11 Jan 2023 81,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,829 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,856 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,847 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 38,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,730 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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EA56 AKV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EA56 AKV, 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 EA56 AKV registered?

EA56 AKV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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