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MA56 ZFG

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ZFG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,135 miles

near side front lower arm front bush starting to unbond

Fail 26 Jan 2021 139,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front lower arm front bush starting to unbond

Pass 16 Jan 2020 124,955 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 124,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 124,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,700 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge down to 2.3mm

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge down to 2.6mm

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge down to 2.3mm

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge down to 2.6mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,111 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,386 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA56 ZFG is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA56 ZFG, 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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MA56 ZFG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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