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EO56 DFE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,176 miles

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

Sun visor is not secure

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sun visor is not secure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,858 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 66,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,560 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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EO56 DFE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO56 DFE, 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 EO56 DFE registered?

EO56 DFE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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