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SP56 VVL

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,586 mi
Last recorded127,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear All Floors

Plastic covers fitted on both sides of the sills, some parts of the sill can not be seen

Underbody has been heavily undersealed

Underbody is corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,571 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear All Floors

Plastic covers fitted on both sides of the sills, some parts of the sill can not be seen

Underbody is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear All Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

PLastic covers fitted bot sides sills other parts of sill cannot be seen

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear all floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,497 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,602 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 112,602 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,455 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front TYRE IS SMOOTH ON THE INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front TYRE IS SMOOTH ON THE INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,875 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no cords or ply exposed

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,069 miles

childseat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on the outter shoulder

nrearside and offside front tyre's are prrished between the tread

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no cords or ply exposed

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

childseat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on the outter shoulder

nrearside and offside front tyre's are prrished between the tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant level low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant level low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VVL is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VVL, 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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SP56 VVL is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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