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PK56 KFN

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,283 mi
Last recorded177,283 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 KFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 177,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 173,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 169,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 165,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 160,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower arm front bush debonding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 148,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,105 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,807 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 82,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,212 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,436 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,436 miles

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

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

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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PK56 KFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK56 KFN, 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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PK56 KFN is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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