MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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)
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?
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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.
Is SK56 ZWX safe to buy?
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