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ST56 KYW

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 KYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 84,629 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,055 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded on car

Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,055 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened judder through brake pedal on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded on car

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,169 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

knocking from front during road test however no play found in any components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexi is slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to wear bands 235-60-16

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r plastic door trim insecure

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/f strut top bearing sticking slightly

slight knock from front of vehicle no play/movement found on any steering or suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 74,842 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s and n/s (secured flexi's in correct position) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexi is slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to wear bands 235-60-16

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r plastic door trim insecure

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/f strut top bearing sticking slightly

slight knock from front of vehicle no play/movement found on any steering or suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,381 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,308 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,537 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,239 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 33,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KYW is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST56 KYW, 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 KYW registered?

ST56 KYW is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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