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SG56 DMO

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 DMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PITTED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear STRUTS/SPRINGS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED AND RUSTY

Fail 13 Jul 2021 138,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PITTED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear STRUTS/SPRINGS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED AND RUSTY

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted in places (1.1.11 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED

front exhaust flexi coroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 131,982 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear differential has a leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear differential has a leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,008 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,058 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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SG56 DMO 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 SG56 DMO, 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 SG56 DMO registered?

SG56 DMO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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