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SP56 OBH

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 130,446 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 130,446 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o\s and n\s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 118,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 118,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015
Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,865 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

emisions too low to register

Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

emisions too low to register

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f trye rotational n/s/f tyre non rotational

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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SP56 OBH is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP56 OBH, 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 SP56 OBH registered?

SP56 OBH is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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