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ST56 EVX

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 EVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,891 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,850 miles

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

boost hose flexi sweat of oil

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe pinholed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 878,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,712 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres are near wear limit.Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,395 miles

Small chip in windscreen "A zone"..

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chip in windscreen "A zone"..

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,559 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AT OFF SIDE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,559 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AT OFF SIDE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,117 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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ST56 EVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST56 EVX, 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 ST56 EVX registered?

ST56 EVX is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ST56 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 EVX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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