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SJ56 SZO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 SZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,721 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,069 miles

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

exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,265 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,839 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,196 miles

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,228 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,157 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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SJ56 SZO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ56 SZO, 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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SJ56 SZO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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