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KX56 BFE

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 BFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,003 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex. (7.1.2)

both rear brakes have slight binding.

handbrake lever has travel.

n/s front lower suspension arm has poor rubber bush.

o/s front lower suspension arm has poor rubber bush

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,480 miles

exhaust front flexable pipe deteriorated

front suspension lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,433 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 78,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 72,579 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,115 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,559 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 37,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,153 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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KX56 BFE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX56 BFE, 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 KX56 BFE registered?

KX56 BFE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is KX56 BFE safe to buy?

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