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SL56 ZGM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 ZGM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2019 108,935 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,369 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,466 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 89,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 66,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,988 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,981 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,936 miles

advise front registration plate deteriorating advise replacement.

advise front tyres wearing low on tread 3mm average.

note diesel smoke meter unable to detect presence of exhaust gases on smoke test giving an un-detected peak resulting in no print out smoke test carried out 3 times an no visible presence of smoke evident.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise front registration plate deteriorating advise replacement.

advise front tyres wearing low on tread 3mm average.

note diesel smoke meter unable to detect presence of exhaust gases on smoke test giving an un-detected peak resulting in no print out smoke test carried out 3 times an no visible presence of smoke evident.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,976 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

advise nail in off side raer tyre tread-tyre also getting low on tread in places.

undetected peak given from smoke meter unable to perform smoke test as vehicle is not emmiting any detectable readings from exhaust.

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 ZGM 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 58.8%.

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 SL56 ZGM, 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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SL56 ZGM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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