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MR53 CAR

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,642 mi
Last recorded29,642 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 CAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,642 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 29,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,895 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 28,895 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 26,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,702 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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MR53 CAR is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MR53 CAR, 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 MR53 CAR registered?

MR53 CAR is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is MR53 CAR safe to buy?

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