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MF56 DGU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,308 mi
Last recorded110,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 DGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,563 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust particulate filter leaking slightly (censer damaged) and new filter required as the fitting corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the disc is worn and requites replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside parking brake performance just within the required limit

Oil leak ()

Service and parking brake performance just within the required limits

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,474 miles

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

emissions to weak to read

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 15,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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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MF56 DGU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF56 DGU, 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 MF56 DGU registered?

MF56 DGU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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