MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated will need replacing soon (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi will need replacing soon (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated will need replacing soon (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive sign of diesel leak from passenger side of vehicle but not leaking time of test, recommend cleaning and monitoring (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive sign of diesel leak from passenger side of vehicle but not leaking time of test, recommend cleaning and monitoring (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (recommend replacing asap to avoid possible damage to 4WD system (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hi Level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hi Level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust joints in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front tyres on legal limit 235/60R16 100H
both side repeators slightly discoloured
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads wearing thin
offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge
oil around steering rack
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front tyres on legal limit 235/60R16 100H
both side repeators slightly discoloured
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads wearing thin
offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge
oil around steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too clean to register
front brake pads worn
offside front trailing arm front bush debonded
nearside rear tyre low tread outer edge
offside front lower suspension arm front bush debonding
offside rear tyre cracked between treads
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV56 RZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HV56 RZE, 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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HV56 RZE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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