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MJ56 EXK

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 EXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 133,980 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All NSR OSR OSF NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake has long travel

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 129,135 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s washer not working

rear antiroll bar link boots perished and small splits

Pass 25 Feb 2023 126,636 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outer corroded both sides

Fail 29 Jan 2022 125,287 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outer corroded both sides

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,009 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,478 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump damp but no leak found (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet operation poor

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts to tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm of tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 118,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump damp but no leak found (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet operation poor

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts to tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm of tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,019 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,940 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed in engine bay (1.9.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,834 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm and nail

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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MJ56 EXK is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ56 EXK, 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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MJ56 EXK is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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