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MT56 RNF

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 RNF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,057 miles

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

under rear of car rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,083 miles

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

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

under car under sealed

Fail 29 Nov 2022 123,083 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under car under sealed

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,662 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,197 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox surfaces has oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component component damp noted at steering rack and surrounding area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, not considered excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, no canvas or wires showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2020 112,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror and drivers sun visor cannot be stowed away. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox surfaces has oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component component damp noted at steering rack and surrounding area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, not considered excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, no canvas or wires showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine damp gearbox damp and engine under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp noted at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 109,859 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror and drivers sun visor can but stowed away (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine damp gearbox damp and engine under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp noted at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,736 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,852 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 88,852 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,986 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,785 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,057 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,229 miles

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

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

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

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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MT56 RNF is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT56 RNF, 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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MT56 RNF is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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