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MF56 DHV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,572 miles

Front flexi exhaust badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,572 miles

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

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

Front flexi exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,963 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 52,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 May 2015 52,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,926 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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MF56 DHV 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 76.9%.

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 MF56 DHV, 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 MF56 DHV registered?

MF56 DHV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is MF56 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 DHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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