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EO56 DYF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,197 mi
Last recorded159,197 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 159,197 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,231 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

pads all round shortly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,414 miles

pads all round shortly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,750 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Low emitter unable to print test results on emissions.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Low emitter unable to print test results on emissions.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,572 miles

front disc's are worn and are lipped

Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's are worn and are lipped

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 DYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EO56 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO56 DYF registered?

EO56 DYF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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