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SK56 ZWX

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,381 mi
Last recorded152,381 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 ZWX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2020 152,381 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 151,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both sides (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,915 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 128,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,987 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,291 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 108,290 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low at 3mm and worn more so on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,979 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

clutch slipping and noisey

rear brakes slightly scraping when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,445 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,910 miles

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

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

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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SK56 ZWX 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 62.5%.

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 SK56 ZWX, 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 SK56 ZWX registered?

SK56 ZWX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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