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RX56 ECV

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,528 mi
Last recorded161,528 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 ECV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 161,528 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 161,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 154,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2019 142,603 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 136,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 128,146 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 128,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,542 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 103,536 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 79,511 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 79,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,602 miles

n/s/r outer seatbelt not fully checked cild seat fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,602 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer seatbelt not fully checked cild seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,274 miles

blip not detected on emissions

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,395 miles

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

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

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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RX56 ECV is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX56 ECV, 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 RX56 ECV registered?

RX56 ECV is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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