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EA56 RWL

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,155 mi
Last recorded106,155 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,155 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has large headed screw in inner section of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1:6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres 9 YEARS OLD

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,101 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,101 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,557 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 80,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,314 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,296 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 RWL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

EA56 RWL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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