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KF56 XKU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 XKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 144,398 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 144,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 places, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,759 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,710 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 55,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,387 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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KF56 XKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KF56 XKU, 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 KF56 XKU registered?

KF56 XKU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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