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SH56 ZBG

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,254 mi
Last recorded77,254 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ZBG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,254 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 77,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,454 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,777 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,712 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 40,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,174 miles

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

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

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Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,174 miles

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

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Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,466 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,035 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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SH56 ZBG 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 70.6%.

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 SH56 ZBG, 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 SH56 ZBG registered?

SH56 ZBG is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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