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KF56 AVD

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 AVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,833 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 84,831 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened x2 trailing arms have play in bush on the body side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,945 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,425 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,320 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KF56 AVD is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KF56 AVD, 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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KF56 AVD is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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