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KO56 HJC

2006 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,703 mi
Last recorded123,703 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 HJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 123,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis where subframe bolts ups (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,694 miles

offside front fog lamp inop

front disc's slightly worn inner face

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear arm brackets corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,694 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear arm brackets corroded

front disc's slightly worn inner face

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,622 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,395 miles

n/side front tyre on wear limit on outer edge, recommend replacement, and tracking is checked

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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KO56 HJC is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO56 HJC, 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 KO56 HJC registered?

KO56 HJC is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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