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SG56 VKW

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,180 miles

Front disc brakes slight corroded inner face

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing noisy

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,402 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake discs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,284 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,823 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and scored badly and also front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,823 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored badly and also front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,801 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 VKW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SG56 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

SG56 VKW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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