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MJ56 OZN

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OZN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,234 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2017 123,950 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres edges worn

corroded underside

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,933 miles

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

shows corrosion underside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,932 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

shows corrosion underside

Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,714 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,942 miles

offside front wiper

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,942 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front wiper

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,638 miles

both front wish bones, front bushes, starting to deterioate.

n/s rear tyre inner edge poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,295 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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MJ56 OZN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OZN, 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 OZN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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