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SP56 VZM

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 109,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex leaking ..rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 107,443 miles

corrosion on underside

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on underside

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,152 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,633 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 99,798 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,875 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,465 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,954 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,599 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,599 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front discs worn/corroded

nearside rear disc scored

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Sticker on windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,655 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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SP56 VZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP56 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

SP56 VZM is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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