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RE56 USJ

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,102 mi
Last recorded150,102 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 USJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,102 miles

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

rear tailgate dented and rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 150,998 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front inner bushs excessively worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tailgate dented and rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 127,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,891 miles

high travel on parking brake

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 3mm

slight seepage of oil on steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high travel on parking brake

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 3mm

slight seepage of oil on steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,790 miles

front discs lipped

long handbrake travel

rear disc slightly lipped

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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RE56 USJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE56 USJ, 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 RE56 USJ registered?

RE56 USJ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is RE56 USJ safe to buy?

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