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SL56 XVB

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 XVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 108,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

slight cracking offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

slight cracking offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,464 miles

covers on brake pipes unable to fully inspect

offside front inner driveshaft housing to gearbox slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

covers on brake pipes unable to fully inspect

offside front inner driveshaft housing to gearbox slight play

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,744 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,744 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,769 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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SL56 XVB is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SL56 XVB, 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 SL56 XVB registered?

SL56 XVB is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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