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SG56 VKX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,888 mi
Last recorded159,888 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,888 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Section of floor at rear subframe nearside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand. Unable to fully assess wheel bearing condition.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front MacPhersons strut upper mounting has free play when suspension unloaded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 159,878 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of floor at side of nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of floor in front of nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of floor above nearside front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of floor in front of nearside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand. Unable to fully assess wheel bearing condition.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front MacPhersons strut upper mounting has free play when suspension unloaded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel hard to rotate by hand. Unable to fully assess wheel bearing condition.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,978 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 143,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 126,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 126,872 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk broken (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2017 121,306 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,276 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,830 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,035 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

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 VKX 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 65%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

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

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